by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds are those that engage kids’ rapidly developing motor skills, sensory exploration, and boundless curiosity.

Encourage children to love science by showing them the world in miniature with some of the best microscopes for kids — here are our favorite models. The best microscopes for kids allow children ...

Then, check out these art summer camps in Chicagoland where they can learn new mediums and techniques. These summer camps fill up fast. Be sure to register ahead of time. Prices and locations for the ...

One of the things you can do to decorate is make your own living wreath to hand around your home. On Tuesday, the Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch visited the Will Rogers Gardens to learn how ...

Plenty of kids are interested in the arts, and if yours falls into this space, the Art for Kids Hub YouTube channel is a great place to start. Not only does it feature step-by-step instructional ...

Jan. 18 (rain or shine). The wreath removal is an opportunity to honor our veterans by retiring the remembrance wreaths placed for the Christmas season. This is a family-friendly activity, so feel ...

Dr. Kaitlyn Siu, CEO of Tech Your Kids Code Also: The best parental control apps to keep your kids safe "As a mother, ensuring the safety and well-being of my child is of utmost importance," Dr.

We’ve tested a lot of cameras for kids. Based on our in-depth experience, the best options are robust, fun to shoot with and easy for smaller hands to hold. Some are cheap and simple ...

Teaching your kids about financial responsibility at a young age helps build strong financial literacy that will benefit them throughout life. The earlier you start, the better positioned they ...