Grandparenting
More Children Being Raised by Grandparents Since the Start of the 'Great Recession'
Just as the number of children being cared for by their grandparents has increased from 2000 to 2008, the corresponding number of grandparents serving as primary caregivers to their grandchildren increased 8%, from 2.4 million in 2000 to 2.6 million in 2008. more »
Environment Working Group's Back-To-School Guide
EWG’s Green Back-to-School Guide for K-12: Some school supplies contain materials that are toxic for kids and harmful to the environment. Learn which to avoid and how to pick safer alternatives. more »
A Contest for Ages 7 - 18, The Exquisite Prompt Writing Challenge
Reading Rockets and AdLit.org are looking for young, creative writers and filmmakers to participate in our Exquisite Prompt "Write It, Film It" Summer Video Contest. more »
The Series, This Emotional Life
We meet individuals facing major turning points in their lives — a job loss, a cancer diagnosis, the death of a child, an accident — as well as those facing more common struggles. We learn from the latest research that we often incorrectly predict what will bring us greater happiness, leading us to look for it in the wrong places. more »