Technology has changed our lives drastically over the course of the last 20 years. From the advent of the internet, to the use of smartphones,…
Since the tragic death of his wife, Carlos Morales and his quadruplets have captured the hearts of America. In a recent interview with People, Morales dished on…
A spunky and vibrant 10-year-old from the UK has inspired many with her math skills and her journey as a college freshman. Esther Okade from…
When you say her name, most people remember her as Whitley Gilbert, the dainty, pretty southern belle on “A Different World,” actress Jasmine Guy is much, much more than that. A professional dancer and choreographer, Guy got her start performing in New York at Alvin Ailey. She went on to appear in films like Spike […]
But we have to pick ONE pet And pick it out soon. You know mother told us To get back by noon! If that cadence sounds familiar, but you can’t place the words, don’t be alarmed. That phrase is from a new — that’s right, new — Dr. Seuss book scheduled to be released in […]
Actor, director, producer and author LeVar Burton has done a lot in his career. From playing the iconic “Kunta Kinte” in the TV series Roots or being cast as a Lieutenant on the long-running Star Trek: The Next Generation, Burton is most proud of Reading Rainbow, a remarkable show that encouraged children to read–and did so very well. […]
Ohio students may not like it, but the eyes of the education nation in this country are focused on them. This week, they start taking a new standardized test that may some day be the national standard. The questions are Common Core Education based. Instead of asking a child what 9+6 is, they ask the child […]
A deadly, hours-long siege of a school in northwest Pakistan ended Tuesday evening with all the Taliban militants responsible killed, at least 130 people — most of them children — dead and a country once again grasping for answers after a horrific attack. Six suicide bombers scaled the walls of Army Public School and […]
Vaccines help protect babies and young children against 14 serious diseases. Even though you are keeping her safe from diseases, it’s hard to see your child cry when she gets her shots. But you can take some steps before, during, and after a vaccine visit to ease the pain and stress of getting shots. Before […]
What’s the only day of the year when kids can get dressed in up fun costumes, knock on strangers’ doors and receive free candy? Why, Halloween, of course! It gives all of us – young and old – an excuse to get “chocolate wasted” and binge watch scary movies, but if you’re not careful, you’ll […]
As an aunt and godmother, Vivica Fox has a beautiful relationship with the children around her. The 50-year-old actress enjoys her role in their lives, but admits to Oprah that she now wishes she had had a child of her own — especially after seeing how happy motherhood made her fellow actresses, like Oscar winner […]
Movie mogul, playwright, director and actor extraordinaire Tyler Perry(pictured with kids) is known for being generous with his fortune. Perry has supported such causes as HIV/AIDS research, the NAACP, and organizations that champion forgotten issues. Now he has rallied around an Atlanta youth center, Young People Matter (YPM), which was on the brink of closing its doors. Thanks to […]
