When someone mentions pirates, images of peg legs, parrots, grand pirate ships, and buried treasure permeate our minds. Embellished stories of seafaring rogues offer a romanticized version of lives ...

Parents did the rest, packing the easy-to-assemble, irresistible combo into their kids’ lunch boxes ... or the Manhattan variety. The Encyclopedia Britannica says the word “chowder ...

The Catholic church eventually adopted Nov. 1 as All Saints Day to celebrate the departed, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. The night before became a hallowed eve, which is where the name ...

To curate this list, he dives into Netflix’s catalogue every month to surface family-friendly titles both kids and adults can enjoy — using his taste and a lifetime of cinema study as his ...

Whether you like it or not, kids are going to watch YouTube. The site is filled with a seemingly endless selection of videos from which to choose. With older kids, you don’t want them watching ...

On the RI Report podcast, PBS KIDS consultant Sara Sweetman says online messages aren’t always truthful, so students need to learn to “critical thinkers, critical consumers of media.” ...

Whether you’ve got antsy kids at home or in the classroom, a good board game can keep the little ones entertained for hours — not to mention help strengthen their critical-thinking skills.

The best scooters for kids are not only safe and durable, but are also fun, provide a smooth ride and can actually help kids get where they need to go. As caregivers, we also want to prioritize ...

Alice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.

Our list of the best gifts for kids includes everything from learning gadgets and creativity-inspiring tools to the hottest toys of the year. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature.

Spark curiosity and adventure with the best binoculars for kids and explore top picks in time for Black Friday. Introducing kids to binoculars opens up a whole world of exploration — from ...