A new study suggests that encouraging children to empathize with nature could influence their attitudes about the environment ...

Most Kindness Week events are free and include a variety of activities that can be enjoyed by children, teens, youth and adults of all ages. Make it a family affair this year and plan to attend ...

Those who were out and about a lot this holiday season might have seen or heard about a group of people giving out candy canes and helping the community. Some might even have been one of the people ...

Students at Smackover High School read books during a tailgate event that ended the 20 Days of Reading Challenge. Students ...

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Let’s face it: Kids want iPhones. Their favorite celebrities use them, their parents use them, and some of their friends have them, too. But which iPhone is best for your kid? There are lots of ...

Vaccines protect babies and children from potentially life-threatening diseases. Widespread childhood vaccination has reduced or eliminated deadly diseases like polio and smallpox. Vaccines currently ...

Are there bank accounts for children and teens? Many banks and building societies will let children open a current account from the age of 11. Only one bank lets parents open linked accounts for ...

This holiday season, video game-related gifts are topping wish lists. Here's what tech and gaming experts recommend for ...

His legacy of service, kindness and generosity will live on. My deepest condolences go out to the entire Carter family.” Carter is survived by his children, Jack, Chip, Jeff and Amy, 11 ...

The Pope has called for "hope and kindness" in a message for Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Pope Francis emphasised the importance of humility in the recording broadcast on ...