Books are a great part of kids' bedtime rituals. Here are some wonderful stories, from funny to cozy, classics to contemporary, that will get kids in the mood and help them settle down and drift off ...

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Parents need to know that although Whiplash is a coming-of-age movie of sorts, it's also a searing, powerful, and -- for younger viewers -- possibly disturbing portrait of a talented young man under ...

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As attention spans grow, kids get eager to watch longer movies. But with very young kids, anything scary or super intense will probably be too much. We've hand-picked some of our favorites -- ...

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A lot of people associate the 1980s with John Hughes movies and high school hijinks, but many other great films came out of the decade, too. From underground comedies and uplifting family films to ...

It's never too early for kids to fall in love with books. And finding stories that are captivating to look at and fun to hear when read aloud is half the battle. Here's a list of engaging toddler ...

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The civil rights era comes alive in these excellent, informative books for kids of all ages. From beautifully illustrated picture books to memoirs that depict the Jim Crow South to biographies of ...

Ready to go green? Kids today are more conscientious and interested than ever about topics like recycling, climate change, and protecting the planet. The Earth-friendly books on this list are full of ...