Kids

Children with imaginary friends can be more empathetic and social, but does that mean they’re more creative than other kids?

Science Friday’s Xochitl Garcia rounded up the coolest books for young scientists ages 0 to 11.

Are people who choose not to have kids really “selfish, shallow and self-absorbed?” That’s the title of a new book that explores why the childless are actually none of the above, and want the rest of society to understand their often-complex reasons for not having kids.

If you’re not happy with the prospect of your children playing an unending stream of video games, tweeting, and texting when the weather forces them inside, how about some cool, do-it-yourself science projects you can do with them?

Authors Deborah Blum and Annalee Newitz help us put together a list of five of the best science books of the year for kids.