A little girl finds haven in a witch’s tower, a free diver sees a whale being born, and more picks from columnist.

The rest of their gifts will simply be irrelevant to them once they've opened this wall-crawling gecko robot or the new ...

Our readers have spoken—here are the very Best of the Best of the Triangle (or, the BOBOTTs, as we’ve come to call them in the newsroom). This year, once again, the INDY spread its beloved reader poll ...

Because some 50 million Americans have trouble falling or staying asleep, the internet is jammed with "guided meditations," ...

And all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Except me, at age 7. I woke up so excited just as the clock struck midnight that my mother ended up giving me my first ...

If you are a frequent visitor to Premanand Ji Maharaj’s Ashram in Keli Kunj, Vrindavan, or have been watching his satsangs online, you would know the number of young children turning up to his darshan ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. The album sometimes does fit that description—especially on the relatively strong, if unexpectedly downcast, opening three songs. “The Fate of Ophelia” pairs ...

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — In the United States, the most common disease kids face during childhood are cavities. That's according to the CDC. And, according to the Cleveland Clinic, about 36% of Americans ...

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Imagination and creativity come alive at Children's Fairyland on the shores of Oakland's Lake Merritt. For 75 years, the 10-acre storybook park has helped generations create ...

New York — After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth ...

Times are tough, even for kids. What they’re receiving for each tooth they’re putting under their pillows has fallen 14% to $5.01 from $5.84 last year, marking one of the most significant ...