Raising kids is one of the toughest and most fulfilling jobs in the world — and the one for which you might feel the least prepared. Here are nine child-rearing tips that can help you feel more fulfilled as a parent. 1. Boosting Your Child’s Self-Esteem Kids start developing their sense of self as babies […]

A long holiday weekend is the perfect time to get creative—so check out our festive Thanksgiving crafts for kids. Whether you’re looking for DIY or printable crafts, these fun ideas will nurture your child’s imagination, keep them occupied, and teach them about Turkey Day. Our round-up includes table decorations, wreaths, homemade turkeys, fall collages, cornucopias, […]

This is the second in an occasional series on how Americans celebrate religious holidays. The first was on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Each fall — September, October and November in the United States — thousands of American Hindus celebrate one of Hinduism’s most important festivals, Diwali,  or the Festival of Lights. The five-day holiday marks the triumph of good […]

Diwali, or Dipawali, is India‘s biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. This festival is as important to Hindus as the Christmas holiday is to Christians. To continue reading Click […]

Despite the wide availability of Covid-19 vaccines, not all Halloween parades have been safe from virus-related cancellations this year. In Westchester County, N.Y., for example, the Tarrytown Halloween Parade was canceled out of concern, the organizers said, for “our most precious attendees, our children,” many of whom are not yet eligible for vaccines. And in […]