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9 Things You Didn’t Know About Rosa Parks

When you hear the name “Rosa Parks,” you instantly picture that iconic image: a dignified woman refusing to leave her seat on a city bus. Still, there’s far more to any human life than just one moment in time. In honor of Black History Month, here are some fascinating facts about Rosa Parks that you […]

6 Kid-Friendly Crafts and Recipes for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is here! It’s the most fluffy, sugary day of the year! Harness the boundless energy that your kids will no doubt display on this day and use it for something creative! Here are six fun activities from our award-winning children’s magazines that you can try at home, including free printable Valentines! Love Potion […]

14 Spectacular Facts for the Year of the Snake

Lunar New Year is here! This January 29, the Year of the Dragon comes to an end and we roll into the Year of the Snake! We’ll be the first to admit that snakes get kind of a bad reputation. In folklore, mythology, and popular media alike, you’ll often see snakes portrayed as villains, traitors, […]

5 DIY Holiday Gifts that Kids Can Make

We’ve all been there before. It’s just a few days until the winter holidays and your kids don’t have a present to give their favorite teacher, grandmother, best friend, basketball coach, you name it. Want to help your kids get creative and make their own holiday gifts? Enjoy these five simple yet crafty gift ideas […]

Giving Thanks: Harvest Celebrations Around the World

Quick, what’s a uniquely American holiday? For most people, Thanksgiving is near the top of the list of traditions that are as American as, well, pumpkin pie. Still, it may surprise you to realize that the concept of a harvest festival or feast paired with “giving thanks” exists around the world. It makes sense if […]

The Surprising History of Your Favorite Olympic Sports

The 2024 Olympic Games are here! From the opening ceremonies to the presentation of the medals, there’s something comforting in the time-honored tradition of it all. It may surprise you, then, to learn that little about the Olympics is truly set in stone. Every four years, the Games add new sports, change rules, and create […]

8 Cool Facts for Chinese Language Day

Did you know that UN Chinese Language Day falls on April 20? This holiday commemorates an incredibly popular, ancient, and interesting family of languages. Here are some of our favorite facts about what makes the Chinese language so unique. You might even get inspired to learn Chinese! Mandarin Chinese is one of the world’s oldest […]

Amazing Apes: 7 Wild Facts about Our Closest Cousins

Happy APE-ril! During this month, we celebrate both Earth Day and Dr. Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday! In honor of these momentous occasions, we’re looking at some of the most fascinating facts about great apes. The April issue of MUSE Magazine is all about our closest primate relatives, and we’re here to share some of our […]

Everything You Need to Know About Eclipses

The Great American Eclipse is sweeping the nation on Monday, April 8! For many Americans, it’s a true once-in-a-lifetime experience. But how can you prepare for this astronomical phenomenon, and how on earth can you explain it to your kids? We’re here to answer all of your eclipse-related questions! The March issues of four of […]

How Can Learning a Language Bring Your Family Closer Together?

You’ve heard it before: when it comes to building relationships, communication is key. And the number one way that we communicate with our loved ones? Through language. Language lets us share our feelings, make connections, and even hand down family traditions like recipes and songs from generation to generation. But what about family members who […]

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