Parents and people who support parents and families recognize that while parenting has its highs, stress among parents is also ubiquitous. They are seeking ideas and tips to help parents navigate the ...

The groundbreaking children’s book Rosie & Raven just earned a coveted spot on Oprah’s Favorite Things 2025 list - and I couldn’t agree more. I can say without hesitation that this is one of my ...

The book that made me cry the most as a kid.

The author of the Myth of Monsters series recommends works that tell, or retell, these strange and wonderful stories for virtually every age group. By Katherine Marsh Katherine Marsh, a National Book ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

I cover baby and kids gear after a decade of reporting on parenting. Amazon recently released its very first color Kindle designed for young readers: the Kindle Colorsoft Kids. While my older children ...

The holidays are often a time when families come together. But family time can also lead to family drama. We asked Times Union staffers plus librarians, business owners and readers like you to ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. When my children were born, I decided to build them a library. It’s no ...

This year’s books for educators make me feel hopeful for the possibilities of the human race. Covering topics such as nature and spirituality in children, neurodiversity-affirming schools, and the ...