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Use this recipe to calculate annual daylight for a HBJSON model. This recipe uses a 2-phase method for daylight simulation. If the accuracy of the direct sunlight is important, you can use the ...

Cut the sugar, not the fun -- these natural sweeteners will make your Super Bowl treats healthier and tastier.

Dana Lajeunesse has been making a difference for many years from the forestry industry to the classroom, and for the last ...

A parent or grandparent is usually the policyholder and beneficiary on a child’s life insurance policy. Life insurance for children is typically a whole life insurance policy, providing lifelong ...

We’ve tested a lot of cameras for kids. Based on our in-depth experience, the best options are robust, fun to shoot with and easy for smaller hands to hold. Some are cheap and simple ...

Choosing the best camera for kids takes just as much consideration as choosing the best one for grown-ups! I've advised lots of parents over the years, and bought a fair few for my children. The key ...

by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds are those that engage kids’ rapidly developing motor skills, sensory exploration, and boundless curiosity.

By Donna Barba Higuera Gianni Rodari used puns, topsy-turvyism and zany names to invent stories for children and help children invent their own. By Mac Barnett For the three Latino kids ...

We've rounded up the best telescopes for kids. Is there a budding stargazer in your family? Maybe you're trying to cultivate a child's interest in our solar system? If you're looking for one of ...

Here’s how it works. Finding the best laptop for kids involves looking for a device that is easy to use, highly portable, durable, and equipped with solid battery life. One top recommendation is ...

At the pinnacle of this pursuit, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers are pioneering tiny, insect-like robots that specialize in artificial pollination to revolutionize the future ...