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Virginia Sees Gains In Kindergarten Readiness, But Gaps Persist For Underserved Students

Virginia Sees Gains In Kindergarten Readiness, But Gaps Persist For Underserved Students

Virginia readiness rose six points to 57%, but disparities remain. A state report recommends earlier support, teacher training and continued assessments.
‘Chickie Chickie In The Garden’ Invites Little Ones To Learn And Explore

‘Chickie Chickie In The Garden’ Invites Little Ones To Learn And Explore

Nadia Ramlakhan-Velit’s 28-page picture book follows a chicken through a garden with colorful illustrations and riddle-and-reveal pages.

15 Best Toy Advent Calendars for Holiday Countdown Fun in 2027

Compare 15 toy advent calendars by age fit, play value, variety, and mess to find a holiday countdown that suits your child.
Halloween & Costume Association Reveals 2026 Fang Favorite Finalists

Halloween & Costume Association Reveals 2026 Fang Favorite Finalists

The Halloween & Costume Association named eight consumer-voted Fang Favorite finalists. The winner will be announced Jan. 11 in Las Vegas.
3 Best Halloween Costumes for Families in 2027

3 Best Halloween Costumes for Families in 2027

Compare three family Halloween costume approaches: glowing skeleton jumpsuits, shared pumpkin ponchos, and colorful masks for older kids and adults.
Kate Middleton Launches New Early Years Project As Research Reveals Just 1 In 3 Children Spend Time In Nature Every Day

Kate Middleton Launches New Early Years Project As Research Reveals Just 1 In 3 Children Spend Time In Nature Every Day

The Princess of Wales’s new project will study nature’s role in early childhood development, as polling finds 33% of children experience nature daily.
Toy Industry Alumna Debuts First Children’s Book

Toy Industry Alumna Debuts First Children’s Book

Former Toy Book editor Nadia Ramlakhan-Velit has released Chickie Chickie in the Garden, a 28-page picture book for readers ages 0 and up.
12 Best Halloween Costumes for Kids in 2027

12 Best Halloween Costumes for Kids in 2027

Compare 12 kids’ Halloween costumes by wearability, visibility, accessories, and character style to find the right pick for trick-or-treating.
5 Best Home Pinball Machines in 2027

5 Best Home Pinball Machines in 2027

Compare five home pinball machines by play style, footprint, themes, expansion options, and family fit to find the right fit for your space.
About 80,000 Kentuckians Have Lost Access To Food Aid Under Federal Rule Changes

About 80,000 Kentuckians Have Lost Access To Food Aid Under Federal Rule Changes

Gov. Andy Beshear says federal rule changes have cut SNAP access for about 80,000 Kentuckians, including 24,655 children and 6,572 seniors.