Book review: Friendship is at the center of Squatchicorns

Book review: The school we all wish we’d attended

In Chris Van Dusen's latest picture book, Abe Lincoln teaches history and field trips go to Mars.

Another View: Want to reopen and stay open? Bail out child care providers

We can't have a strong and prosperous economy if a significant portion of the population can't work.

Maine Voices: For the divorced, co-parenting in a pandemic is problematic

Legal practitioners offer some perspective on how to abide by Maine's stay-at-home order.

Pandemic sparks concerns about child abuse in Maine

Child abuse hotline calls have declined sharply since the coronavirus closed schools in the state, cutting at-risk children off from the people most likely to report problems.

Maine Gardener: Mommy, I’m bored! Have you heard that lately?

While we all wait out the coronavirus at home, consider a garden project with the kids.

How to cook for and with your kids during extended school closures

In the time of coronavirus, give them control over food, as much as you can, and comfort.

One local writer, two books, and two very different emotions

Charlotte Agell's latest publications for kids boldly address both joy and sorrow.

Need a recipe for a fun school break?

Milk Maggie, eat Mickey, visit Lenny or try other food-related activities in Greater Portland that parents and kids can do together – or on their own – while school is out.

Our View: Internet outages, dropped charges and child trauma

A Biddeford bus driver is owed an apology, and other comments on recent news.