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Believe In Yourself

October 20, 2023

Career development expert Terina Allen shares words of wisdom about self-confidence. You’ll find them everywhere: well-intentioned people with an opinion about your career path. Some will cheer you on as you find your way. Others will try to steer you…

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October 19, 2023

Love sports? Excited about space? Passionate about programming? Check out the Your  Job site, at timeforkids.com/your-hot-job. Uncover potential career paths with videos, articles, interviews, and more. Here are a few of the cool careers you’ll find. Which interests you most? Dino…

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Counter Culture

October 19, 2023

Joanne Chang opened the first Flour bakery in 2000. Now there are nine locations, all in and around Boston, Massachusetts. TFK Kid Reporter Harper Carroll, who lives there, met Chang at Flour’s original location to discuss the pastry chef’s career. …

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Kid of the Week: Chase Hansen

October 5, 2023

Why did you and your dad start Project Empathy? We would take the train and go downtown. We’d see homeless people sitting outside of the homeless shelter. I wanted to know how we could help them. My dad said, “Ask…

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Kid of the Week: Ava Toomey

September 21, 2023

What’s the wildlife problem in Massachusetts, and how you are helping? Rodenticide, which is rat poison, also kills owls, hawks, and last year, two bald eagles. When the birds eat rodents, they get sick, too. I’m promoting a rodenticide bill…

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Creativity Unleashed

September 20, 2023

Story Pirates is a theatrical company that invites students from around the world to submit original stories. The group travels the country bringing these stories to life onstage. Lee Overtree and some friends came up with the idea for Story…

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Kid of the Week: Anthony Muoio

September 14, 2023

Why is supporting cancer research important to you? I have a friend battling cancer, as well as my Auntie Debbie. One of my friends passed away from cancer. I just really want to help everyone I can. You walked 52…

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For the Animals

September 7, 2023

This is the first article in a new TFK series about kids changing the world. We’ll tell you all about it in a special issue in October—stay tuned! Nirvaan Agarwal found out early how powerful a kid’s voice can be.…

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Mission of the Month: Kindness

September 6, 2023

Next month, we’ll launch an online community for kids who are making the world a brighter place. TFK Service Stars know that small actions can have big impact. Mission of the Month Kindness counts! We’ll feature kids who are spreading…

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Kid of the Week: Sarah Leng

August 31, 2023

Why is your robotics team called S.O.U.P.? What a fun name! S.O.U.P. stands for Serving Our Underserved Population. How do you S.O.U.P.? We spread STEM to children 4 to 14 of families with lower incomes and less access to education.…

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Should Kids Use AI to Do Schoolwork?

August 30, 2023

Artificial intelligence is part of our everyday lives. It makes our smart devices work, and you may already be using an AI program in school. But advanced chatbots, like ChatGPT, are new. They are called generative AI. Ask a chatbot…

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Kid of the Week: Julian Lin

August 24, 2023

You run a lemonade stand in New York City. What’s its purpose? Two different things. It’s to show that kids can do the same as adults, and to help do good in the world. What made you want to…

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Meet Our Kid Reporters

August 21, 2023

We’ve got some new faces joining the TFK crew! Read about the 2023–2024 team of TFK Kid Reporters. Then look for their articles this school year. Harper Carroll, 10 Boston, Massachusetts Harper hopes to become a vaccine scientist one day.…

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Be a TFK Kid Reporter

June 12, 2023

It’s not too late! There is ONE WEEK left to apply for the TFK Kid Reporter Contest! Applications are due June 19. Do you dream of being a reporter? Here's your chance to report for our magazines and website. TFK…

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Be a TFK Kid Reporter

May 15, 2023

Do you dream of being a reporter? Enter the TFK Kid Reporter Contest for a chance to report for our magazines and website. TFK editors will choose up to 10 talented students as TFK Kid Reporters for the 2023–2024 school…

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Be a TFK Kid Reporter

April 20, 2023

Do you dream of being a reporter? Enter the TFK Kid Reporter Contest for a chance to report for our magazines and website. TFK editors will choose up to 10 talented students as TFK Kid Reporters for the 2023–2024 school…

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From Athlete to Artist

April 20, 2023

If you enjoy learning about interesting jobs, find this article and more like it on Your Hot Job, TFK's new career-focused website for kids. What does your future hold? My name is Micah Johnson. I’m from Indianapolis, Indiana. For 24…

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Spring Reads

April 13, 2023

We asked TFK Kid Reporters to review some of the year’s best books so far. Here’s what they had to say. The Astronaut’s Guide To Leaving the Planet Have you ever imagined somersaulting through zero gravity and frolicking in a…

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Oh, Brother!

April 12, 2023

Mario and Luigi are back, in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The computer-animated adventure follows Mario’s quest through the Mushroom Kingdom. He’s there to rescue his brother Luigi from the clutches of the fire-breathing Bowser. Mario’s companions are Princess Peach…

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Kid Heroes for the Planet

April 5, 2023

Earth Day comes every April 22. It’s a day to do some good for the planet. It’s also a time to think about how to help year-round. Get inspired by reading about four young people who have taken action for…

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