If there's an unusual quiet coming from your children or grandchildren's room this Christmas, it may not be a miracle - it ...

To get your holiday music fix, check out Freegal, a music streaming service that library cardholders can access. With a vast ...

The holidays are here, and we’re getting a first look at the top toys of the year. A recent study shows that kids are being ...

It started with “Red Comet,” an 1,118-page biography of Sylvia Plath, undertaken with far-flung friends during the pandemic ...

If you’re looking to get into audiobooks, it can be difficult to know where to begin. The days of chunky physical CD or ...

CR tested GPS trackers from Bark, Garmin, and others and found differences in how they protect kids’ data. Here’s what to ...

Entering 2026, the Seedpace Interactive Player offers a thoughtful option for families seeking a screen-free way to encourage creativity and learning through play.

We are entering what audio streaming folks call the most auditory time of year. And it checks. A glance back on my own audiobook listening habits shows I’m most active through the winter months, when ...

If you’re still paying full price for audiobooks while you’re in uniform, you’re probably leaving money on the table. Between public libraries, free apps, and the DoD’s own digital library, you can ...

Over the past five or so years, as Yoto and Toniebox have become the most well-known makers of screen-free audio players for kids, the two brands have often been pitted head-to-head — including by me, ...

As the mother of a 4-year-old, I am amazed at how quickly young children learn and grow. My son, now in his second year of preschool in France, runs out of school each afternoon eager to show me the ...