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Who hasn't enjoyed an Oreo? That delicious sandwich cookie that you either dunk in milk whole or savor by peeling off layer after layer. Well believe it or not, you are not the first to appreciate i... Read more
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Eww bugs! They are so annoying! We humans are lucky that we can apply repellents to avoid nasty bites. But what's an animal to do? They have no choice but to spend their days shooing them off with t... Read more
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When people talk about science fairs, they usually mean baking soda volcanoes and make-your-own silly putty. But last Tuesday, the term "science fair" took on a whole new meaning at the se... Read more
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Sitting in front of the television may be relaxing, but spending too much time in front of the tube may take years off your life. That's what Australian researchers found when they collected ... Read more
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On February 15th, just over a year after it arrived at the International Space Station, Robonaut 2 (R2) the world's first humanoid robot made history, by firmly shaking the hand of Station Commander, ... Read more
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NGS Staff National Geographic Kids magazine set the Guinness World Record for the world’s longest chain of shoes today in Washington, D.C. Readers donated 10,512 shoes, which w... Read more
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While seeing sculptures carved from perishable food is fun, it is also an incredible waste, since the creations often end up in trash. But that fortunately is not going to be the fate of thi... Read more
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In the African country of Uganda, there are two million orphans. Nearly half of the children have lost their parents from AIDS, a terrible and widespread disease. Many children are very poor. Many li... Read more
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The bathroom is another area of the home that has special safety considerations. It’s a place where making a few changes and taking some precautions can keep your children from harm. First... Read more
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Winter in many places means ice skating, sledding and snowball fights. But unless someone is prepared, outdoor fun can also mean frostbite and hypothermia. Today we talk about how to stay warm, dry an... Read more
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Valley Woodworkers of West Virginia delivered 827 handmade wooden toys to the Salvation Army in Charleston Sunday, a record number for the group. The toys will be distributed to more than 4,000 child... Read more
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Sheriff Lee Baca handed out handcrafted toys made by inmates to boys and girls at the Belvedere Early Education Center Tuesday as part of a county wide program that helps needy children around t... Read more
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MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Oct 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SKECHERS USA, Inc.SKX -1.17% , a global leader in footwear, today announced that it is teaming up with Kids Foot Locker to kick... Read more
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Through the work of many local church groups, organizations and individuals, Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes helps cheer children all over the world for the holidays. The local effort is or... Read more
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International Non-Profit Aims to Create a Safer World, One Child at a Time SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Oct 19, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kidpower, a global leader in personal safety education f... Read more
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sep 23, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Yum! Brands YUM +0.49% ,... Read more
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Just before sundown on Monday, dozens of children on the back patio of the Altman Family Chabad Community Center were carrying around ram's horns, working sandpaper across the rough shell or trying ... Read more
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By THE NEW YORK TIMES Charitable giving in India surpasses Brazil and China, but pales in comparison to most Western countries, a fact that has prompted criticism and prodding by other philanthropist... Read more
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In an effort to bring the message of safer product use to communities in India especially the youth, UL India worked with the Times of India, Newspapers in Education (Times NIE) to organize a Safety S... Read more
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Teaching and learning New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is much more fun and easy with the help of a new website, Thumbs Up! launched by the Ministry of Education. NZSL is studied as an additiona... Read more
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From tackling terrorism and climate change to ending poverty and conflict, young people from around the world made their voices heard on the most vital challenges facing their generation. On December ... Read more
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Holon, Israel has become a magnet for youth culture. The schools have been painted in rainbow colors, street benches are child-sized, and electricity poles are painted blue-just for the fun of it! Thi... Read more
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The Ministry of Education has embarked on a mission to raise the level of health awareness to the dangers of infectious diseases among students, parents, teachers, and administrators. As a first step ... Read more
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All-terrain vehicle (ATV) injury to children continues to increase, especially in states with rural communities. In 2009 alone, seven children in Arkansas were killed in ATV-related crashes. Arkansas ... Read more
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The China Youth Development Foundation, a non-governmental and non-profit national organization, is focused on the well being and development of Chinese youth. They are best known for laun... Read more
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One of the main concerns for children living in the Russian countryside is the access to quality education. In many villages, there are no schools at all, and children can spend several hours ea... Read more
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Children in Tamale, Ghana are participating in a new handwashing project known as "IWASH." UNICEF is working with primary school age children and the program is already getting positive resu... Read more
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Mongolia, the Land of Blue Sky and infinite horizons. Deserts and mountains. Short, hot summers and long, cold winters known for below freezing temperatures from November through March.&nb... Read more
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The idea of using human or even pet hair sounds a bit far out but it actually started happening after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989. As it turns out hair is an extremely effective absorbent... Read more
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Banglaore: On Friday August 6, 2010 an energetic group of as many as 300 students from 125 schools pledged their support to make the world a safer place to live in. The event was organized... Read more











