The coming-of-age story is a timeless genre -- often poignant, usually powerful, and sometimes funny -- and movies with this theme can be a great way to expose kids to important life lessons. These ...

Estonia is one of the best performing post-Soviet countries, thanks in no small part to its revolutionary digital democracy. But it’s not all computer code—there’s something about the Estonian ...

This list includes some of our favorites for teens and older tweens. Some of them mix a lot of violence, language, and sex in with their epic stories, so be sure to check out our full reviews before ...

Australian Louis Zezeran brought stand-up to Estonia. While winters are tough, he relates to Estonians' love for nature.

A sensitive period for social learning coincides with the age at which many children use social media and encounter ...

TORONTO - Jessica Miao has been stressed out since November, when U.S. President Donald Trump first threatened to slap 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. The co-founder of Apricotton, a ...

For months, my 12-year-old daughter begged me to let her walk alone to the strip of stores and cafés a half-mile away from our house in Los Angeles. Craving independence, she wanted to get ice ...

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DR. WALLACE: I’m 17 and so is my boyfriend. We attend the same high school and have been happily dating each other for over 10 months now. We get along great and even are planning to attend the ...

Registration is required. • Tween Bracelet Making Workshop, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the Teen Area. Students in grades 5-12 are invited to work on love-themed bracelets. Registration is ...

ROSELAND-The Roseland Free Public Library, 20 Roseland Ave., has several programs for all ages planned. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays ...