Of course One Million Moms is bashing "The Muppets," but it's perfectly fine for older kids

There's something about the smell of a fresh box of crayons. Coloring with your kids, by Joyce Millman

Virginia schools stopped serving all-beef burgers after students complained

A rumor about Michael Jackson's ex raises the question of how we define parenthood

Disney's "Lion King" remake is gorgeous. But the artificial sweetness and color of the original is sorely missed

The Discovery Channel's daytime shelter shows decorate down-market souls in six cheerful shades of Play-Doh.

The FDA is questioning its own old claim that food coloring is harmless. But does that mean it's a villain?

Marzipan goldfish are a harmless stand-in for the real thing on the Haft Seen that’s edible to boot

Today’s political realities are creating stores of sympathy in me for my kids’ feelings, however ugly they can get

"The early function of feathers was then probably different from what we thought," paleontologists say of the find

The comics artist talks to Salon about why "Iron Man" is for kids, "Ghost World" and his new book "Patience"

From superheroes to "The Simpsons," ultraviolence to kid stuff, our guide to Free Comic Book Day offers graphic fun for all.

No need to cry over spilled dye . . .

From superheroes to horror to kid stuff, our guide to Free Comic Book Day offers graphic fun for all.

Spring blooms eternal in this selection of children's books about flowers and fairies.