18 Books to Give Toddlers, Young Readers and Teens for the Holidays

18 books to give toddlers, young readers and teens for the holidays

The gift of a great story starts here, with titles including picture books and YA. Reese Witherspoon and Trevor Noah are here, but so are some non-celeb authors.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels

It’s holiday season, but that doesn’t have to mean waiting in long lines for big sales to buy the hottest toy or newest game system for the kids in your life

Entertainment - ABC News - November 20

Book Review: 'How to Think Like Socrates' leaves readers with questions

In “How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World,” Donald J

Entertainment - ABC News - November 19

‘A therapist shouldn’t be giving you hugs’: readers share bad counselling experiences

From inappropriate behaviour to encouraging patients to stop medication, reckless therapists can cause real damage. Government urged to regulate psychotherapists and counsellors When Karin ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Teens Describe Their ‘Most Wanted’ Gifts for the Holidays

The list for a few Irish teenagers includes soccer shoes, makeup and a bicycle.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

Book Review: Reader would be 'Damn Glad' to pick up a copy of actor Tim Matheson's new memoir

Actor-director Tim Matheson takes readers behind the scenes of more than a few of his hundreds of credits in the new memoir, “Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches.”

Entertainment - ABC News - November 11

Australia Moves to Ban Young Teens From Social Media

The proposed legislation would put the country at the forefront of regulating social media access for children.

World - The New York Times - November 7

'I thought she was dead': Teen hit by paraglider on family holiday

A mum says she was "absolutely traumatised" after her 15-year-old was hit by a paraglider on the final day of their holiday.

Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman on holiday cookbook recommendation

Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman shares her top cookbook recommendations to help you create festive and comforting meals this holiday season.

From fashion to sports, coffee table books are great holiday options

Hollywood to fashion, dogs to sports

Entertainment - ABC News - November 20

Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote

The Associated Press has gathered up some of the best items out there to keep any movie lover stylish and informed

Entertainment - ABC News - November 20

Roblox gives parents more power to protect the safety of young gamers

Roblox, the digital games platform popular with children and tweens, has introduced what it called "significant updates" to parental controls and will stop children younger than 13 from directly ...

Hawks-giving: Young dishes 22 assists, tops Cavs

Trae Young had 20 points and a career-high 22 assists -- the most in the NBA this season -- as the visiting Hawks handed the Cavaliers just their second loss this season.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout

Shares fall despite solid earnings as analysts weigh impact of new ‘Apple Intelligence’ features

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Matt Gaetz is now giving pep talks and holiday wishes on Cameo

After announcing he would not return to Congress, Matt Gaetz appears to be trying out a new career option: creating personalized videos for his fans on Cameo.

Selfies and surf simulators: the young cruisers driving boom in sea holidays

A new generation is taking to the ocean in growing numbers – and fears over the environmental impact of cruise ships appear not to be denting their popularity. Read more in this series This ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Australian father of teen sextortion victim backs banning young children from social media

Wayne Holdsworth became an advocate for banning Australian children younger than 16 from social media because his son took his own life after falling victim to an online sextortion scam

Tech - ABC News - 3 days ago

Book Review: A young Walt Longmire battles animal and human predators on Alaska’s North Slope

In 1970, after fighting in Vietnam, young Walt Longmire took a job working security for an oil company in Alaska

Entertainment - ABC News - November 18

Paul George to the Nuggets? Denver looked into it but refused to give up these three young players, per report

Denver's star trade talks didn't go far this offseason

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Florida boasts strong young roster, but must improve recruiting after giving Billy Napier vote of confidence

The Gators have stocked some serious talent, but it will dry up quickly without major improvements on the recruiting trail

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

Here’s a Reason to Give Thanks: 2024’s Holiday Menu Bill the Lowest in Two Years

An annual study of food prices in Thanksgiving meals records a five percent drop this year compared to 2023, reflecting lower inflation.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

4 tips for handling the holidays as a newly single person: 'Give yourself grace,' therapist says

The first holiday as a newly single person can be anxiety-inducing, especially if your ex attended last year's festivities. Here's how to handle it with grace.

Business - CNBC - 4 hours ago

Man guilty of murdering toddler found in bathroom

Isabella Wheildon's mother is cleared of her murder, but has admitted causing or allowing her death.

‘I know it’s awkward to give advice to wealthy people’: My wife, 50, has terminal cancer. Our estate is worth $18 million. How do we prepare?

“We have two children ages 19 and 21, with one starting law school and the younger planning on medical school.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

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