As an only child, there are certain moments when I feel deeply "locked out" of standard life things. Having no siblings can be a lonely experience, but at times, the biggest issue I find myself in is ...

This year, the bestselling book in Japan wasn’t about kimono-clad demon slayers or quiet architecture mysteries — it was about children making mistakes. “Dai Pinchi Zukan 3,” from the illustrated ...

You're never too young to learn how to manage money, and elementary school students in Maryland are getting a lesson in finance with the help of some famous faces. As Karin Mallett shows, they are ...

In the desert of New Mexico, under wide open skies, the US Border Patrol is bulking up. A record number of recruits, many Latino, Spanish-speaking, and from border towns they know well, are heading to ...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Now in its 33rd year, the Santa Express shop is a beloved tradition that's all about bucking the holiday norm. Inside the pop-up shop at the Spokane Valley Mall, kids get to ...

Although we have replaced our jack-o’-lanterns and skeletons with evergreen wreaths and festive lights, the specter of masked Halloween figures continues to haunt our community. In my leafy suburb ...

Every now and then, you see a survey result that startles you. Then upon reflection, you realize it shouldn't. I recently learned that 45% of men reported being taught about investing by their parents ...

It’s big, and brick, and glass, and - for more and more children, at some point - it’s home. New numbers from Wake County show that since the start of 2025, 104 foster kids and counting have had to ...

Although we have replaced our jack-o-lanterns and skeletons with evergreen wreaths and festive lights, the specter of masked Halloween figures continues to haunt our community. In my leafy suburb just ...

For generations of women, the logic has seemed airtight: Focus on a career in your 20s, and worry about starting a family once you are established in a job. This mindset has catapulted women into ...