Parents steer their kids to media for all kinds of things: as a distraction so they can make dinner, to teach letters and numbers, and for pure entertainment. There are also times when parents ...

“How to Talk to Children About Art” (Chicago Review Press, $16.95 paper) tackles what might be some highbrow stuff for kids age 5 to 10. However, the book broaches the topic in a simple, smart ...

When parents aren't sure how to approach a difficult subject, they sometimes turn to other media — and Linda Ellerbee is happy to lend a hand. She's been the host of Nickelodeon's <em&gt ...