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Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal to Bad Kids?
The tradition of giving misbehaving children lumps of coal predates the Santa Claus we know and love today.
KIDS
When ‘Scared Straight’ Shocked 1970s Television Viewers
The profanity-laden documentary managed to win both Emmys and an Oscar. But it didn't reduce juvenile delinquency.
No, Aardman Animations Isn't Running Out of Clay Anytime Soon
The clay empire behind Wallace and Gromit will be making stop-motion magic for years to come.
11 Sensational Facts About Furby
Furby was a toy sensation for ’90s kids, but these chatty, distinctive-looking fluffballs are still captivating youngsters to this day.
Problem Child: This Georgia Restaurant Has a $50 Fee for Obnoxious Kids
Children who run amok at Toccoa Riverside Restaurant might earn their parents a fine.
7 of the Most Valuable Polly Pocket Toys From the ‘90s and Beyond
These vintage Polly Pocket toys from the ’90s and beyond are fun for more than just nostalgia; they could pack some serious cash into your wallet, too.
After 50-Plus Years, ‘Sesame Street‘ Is Switching Up Its Format
The kids‘ TV classic is reinventing itself after more than a half-century on the air.
Why Do We Call Blonde Kids ‘Towheads’?
The origin of ‘towhead’ has roots in 14th-century England, when ‘tow’ often referred to textile fibers.
15 Great Family-Friendly Halloween Movies to Watch This Year
The best Halloween movies for kids are ones that also don't bore the adults.
How One Grieving Father Got Lawn Darts Banned
Lawn darts were banned in 1988, but not before seriously injuring many children and killing at least one.
Optimus Prime vs. My Little Pony: The Toy Hall of Fame Wants You To Vote On Its Next Inductee
Rainbow Dash is up against the Decepticons this year in a vicious battle for toy supremacy.
Jail Bird: When ‘Sesame Street’ Developed a Prison Daycare Program
In the 1970s, Big Bird went to the big house (literally) when "Sesame Street" launched a prison daycare program.
LEGO’s New Braille Bricks Are Here—Just in Time for Blindness Awareness Month
LEGO’s new bricks in honor of Blindness Awareness Month form braille symbols with the toy’s classic studs.
When the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Went On a Live Concert Tour
In 1990, kids went crazy for lip-syncing Turtles who were rocking out live on stage—and trying not to pass out in the process.
How UNICEF Transformed Halloween Trick-or-Treating
UNICEF is as big a part of Halloween as a carved pumpkin. Here's how that relationship began.
8 Cool Facts About Disney’s ‘Frozen’
Disney’s 'Frozen' might have come out in 2013, but it’s still a hit with kids (and Disney adults) to this day.
Parental Advisory: When Tipper Gore Took on ‘80s Rock Music
Suggestive lyrics from bands like Twisted Sister led to the 1985 Parents Music Resource Center Senate hearing on whether musicians should be allowed to rock without parental supervision.
How Sesame Street Dealt With 9/11
'Sesame Street' has a long history of teaching kids how to deal with traumatic events. In the wake of 9/11, the show's creators wanted to find a way to bring the real-world horror to their young audience's attention.
(No) Baby On Board: This Airline Is Banning Kids From Adults-Only Seating Areas
A new European route is offering child-free seating for travelers.
Watch: An Animated Version of ‘The Giving Tree,’ Narrated by Shel Silverstein
The controversial 1964 children's book about a codependent tree was adapted into a 1972 animated short.
12 Retro Back-to-School Products For Kids and Grown-Ups
Whether you’re a nostalgic kid-at-heart or a parent shopping for kids of your own, here are some fun retro back-to-school products from the 1970s, ‘80s, and ‘90s that you can still buy today.
Why Did Tinker Bell and Esmeralda Lose Their Disney Princess Titles? It’s Complicated
The official Disney Princess club only has 13 current members—here's why it lost two early inductees.
The Class of 2041 Is Bound to Have Some Barbies and Kens
Are you thinking about naming your next baby ‘Barbie’? You’re not the only one.
11 Ways School Was Different in the 1800s
After Labor Day, most kids in the United States will be back to hitting the books, and they’re probably not thrilled about it.