In this richly illustrated book by French author and artist Benjamin Chaud, characters pull young readers into colorful scenes of the bears’ wild-goose chase through the Paris opera house.
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How to Talk With Your Teen About Choices
The ability to make sound decisions is a skill your teen needs to learn. Here are 4 tips from psychologist Trevicia Williams for teaching your teen how to make good choices.
9 Books for the Holidays
Celebrate the holidays with these children’s books chosen by the Arlington Public Library about Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and wintry weather. [Byline] Carrie Steingruber & Melissa Jeffrey.
7 Steps to an Effective Family Contract
A family contract is a great way to give your teen more freedom while establishing smart guidelines. Here is a step-by-step guide for making your own family contract with your child.
How to Help Your Child Study for Final Exams
We all want our kids to do their best on their final exams, but how can we help without becoming a helicopter parent? Here are eight tips for helping your child study.
Disney's Frozen
Kristen Bell voices fearless optimist Anna, who teams up with mountain man Kristoff and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna’s sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.
When Parents Overshare on Social Media
How much is too much when it comes to sharing about your kids on social media?
(Their) Kids Behaving Badly
Should you discipline the offspring of others?
Attack of the Documom
How much is too much when it comes to sharing about your kids on social media?
Living in the Shadows
American families with an undocumented parent face the daily fear of losing their kids.
Virginia's Journey
The path to legal status wasn’t easy for local mom Virginia Villalobos. Read her story.
Kids' Menu Dos and Don'ts
6 ways to make sure your child eats healthy at your favorite restuarant.
Halloween Safety Tips
These 7 simple rules for trick-or-treating will keep your holiday safe and fun.
Junket Is Nice
This 1933 classic recounts a one-man dessert-eating contest that stunned the world.
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Be nice, please.
Halloween Candy Dos and Don'ts
Two local dentists weigh in on keeping your kids low-calorie and low-cavity at Halloween.
3 Halloween DIY Projects
Looking to spruce up your Halloween? Give one (or all!) of these fun, easy and affordable upcycling projects a try.
Halloween-Inspired Crafts
Help your kids quell their trick-or-treating anticipation by trying out these Halloween-themed crafts.