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Eight easy and fun ways to encourage children to use their imaginations using books, games, props or nothing at all!

Poached pears are a simple yet elegant dessert preparation that can be served with a vast array of accompaniments.

Almost every writer has resource books nearby dictionaries, thesauruses, volumes of history. Here's some writing exercises that you can try with the books at hand.

Kids today are spending more time on the couch and less time enjoying the natural world outside.

The Secret of Pirate Island stars the Playmobil toys in their first feature-length adventure.

Sara Rath's Star Lake Saloon and Housekeeping Cottages is set on a fictional chain of lakes in Wisconsin's northwoods where the death of one person renews another's life.

Sometimes using creativity for eating disorder recovery can add an inspiring component to anorexia, bulimia and binge eating treatment.

Books that teach and delight, toys that draw on the imagination, crafts that develop fine motor skills, and equipment that promote health are all perfect toddler gifts.

If you're craving some cheesecake, but are intimidated by the complexities of baking a New York-style version, this is the recipe for you.

When youngsters are frightened by thunder and lightning, transform the storm into entertainment. All it takes is a little role playing.

There are many ways to make your fiction better. One of the easiest ways is to make a picture book you can refer to when you're writing.

This lesson can help students build the characters, setting, plot, conflicts, turning point and resolution for an original story by flipping through old magazines.

Know a young girl that would love a dress-up holiday gift or princess Christmas present? These gift ideas will help choose the perfect toys for "girly girls".

Is there a three-year-old on your holiday shopping list? If there is, consider giving green this year. Many options exist when choosing an eco-friendly gift.

Teachers and parents can use Roald Dahl's classic tale as a springboard into several fun and creative activities.

One important piece of advice consistently offered by fiction writers is to write - a lot.

Sri Lanka is home to a wide variety of unique wildlife and visiting the island's national parks is one way to spot native animals and explore diverse ecosystems.

Laura Freas has been a judge for this sci-fi & fantasy illustration contest since 1996 and shares her insights for illustrators submitting their work.

Parents looking for a craft or rainy day activity for children can make paper masks then create a mini-movie to keep children busy for hours.

Kids are always making memories for parents to cherish. Let your child capture some memories of her own in a simple scrapbooking project with these ideas.

Literature discussions, a small investment in a home library, and some literary research can ease a junior-high student's transition into high-school literature courses.

The red ribbon was developed by Visual AIDS in 1991, through The Ribbon Project. The red ribbon quickly became and international symbol for AIDS awareness.

Pleasing a husband comes down to giving true respect and love. To make a marriage bright and to bring joy to a husband's day, try these tips for going the extra mile.

A delightful DVD and picture book set that takes place in the African savanna and features three young animals: an elephant, a zebra, and a cheetah.

CKWR FM's Women in Music showcases female composers and instrumentalists from Prague's Vitezslava Kapralova to New York's Wu Han.

A great way to teach children about the environment, visiting a famous roof garden is a treat for the whole family. Gain inspiration and insight from roof gardens.

When it comes to interior design, the most interesting spaces often feature decor that directly mirrors the quirks and personalities of the inhabitants.

Listen my children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, William Dawes, Samuel Prescott and many more men, women, children crying "The Regulars are out"

Mix up a batch of edible chocolate dough that can be sculpted into animals and other simple shapes.