Superhero shows rarely damage children’s trust in scientists. Even villainous scientists don’t make kids doubt real science.

In today’s world — where kids are often glued to screens — finding meaningful and real-world experiences has never been more critical. The good thing is practicing basketball offers exactly that — an ...

A child of the late 1970s, Conroy writes in the book about the city’s kids’ shows — including “Polka Dot Door,” “Mr. Dressup,” “The Friendly Giant” and, particularly, “Today’s Special” — and the ...