This month’s picks include documentaries for animal lovers and an animated fantasy from Ukraine.
Category: Children and Childhood
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Poverty Increased in 2023 as Prices Rose and Pandemic Aid Programs Expired
More faced hardship in the United States last year, the Census Bureau said, as inflation and the end of subsidies outweighed higher incomes.
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Trump and Harris Embody a Stark Partisan Divide on Fighting Poverty
The two presidential candidates can both point to records of pushing poverty rates down, but their approaches could hardly be more different.
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Care Policies Take Center Stage in Harris’s Economic Message
The Democratic nominee says she wants to make raising a family more affordable. But she has provided few details on her proposals.
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Facing Turmoil at Home, Young Artists Find a Musical Haven in New York
Hundreds of students from Venezuela, Afghanistan, Israel and elsewhere converged at Carnegie Hall, using music to cope in a time of strife and unrest.
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Elementary Students Try to Save Elizabeth Street Garden With a Letter-Writing Campaign
Elementary school children have been writing letters to Mayor Eric Adams in an effort to save Elizabeth Street Garden, where the city is planning to build housing.
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How ‘Inside Out’ and Its Sequel Became a Tool for Therapists and Schools
Mental health professionals and educators say the movies are remarkably helpful in providing a common language they can use with children and parents.
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How Ella Jenkins Revolutionized Children’s Music
Over seven decades, she brought a world of genres and ideas to songs for the young. On her centennial, what she would really like to do is perform again.
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5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include a new SpongeBob SquarePants adventure and an Oscar-nominated film from Cartoon Saloon.
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How to Ensure a Peaceful Trip With Your Extended Family
With thoughtful planning and realistic expectations, being on the go can be as joyful as you dreamed — for everyone, together.