Here are the best toys for 6-month-olds, whether you're looking for a gift or just want something new to entertain your baby.

Blanket octopus pairs are some of the undersea world’s oddest couples. What’s so startling is the size difference: Males are about the size of a walnut—less than an inch long—but some ...

This story appears in the July 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. Lest you doubt the awesome power of the drive to procreate, consider what Mr. and Mrs. Argonaut (Argonauta argo) must go ...

Every pet owner thinks their fur child is the funniest, smartest and cutest. Yet, not every owner is compelled to write ...

Small baby octopus - about 5cm long - aren't easy to find fresh. You'll probably have to buy frozen ones. Don't try substituting large octopus for this dish - it's too tough. If you can't find ...

“They’re children first. You can show up with the best laid plan, but the first rule of the toy is they need to love it.” Many wooden or plastic “baby” rattles are too heavy for some ...

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down the Ole Miss vs. Georgia game and Alabama’s dominant win against LSU.

‘Tis the season to start stocking up on gifts, and there’s one thing that even the most seasoned parent always finds themself ...

Prior to this age, many kids pretend to cook meals in a toy kitchen, but at 9 they may be able to follow a recipe and prepare a real home-cooked meal. Advertisement When it comes to presents ...

Meanwhile, in rapidly salted lemon water, blanch the octopus for one minute then plunge into ice-cold water. In a cast-iron frying pan, heat a little oil, saute potatoes with sea salt until golden ...

America's Test Kitchen cookbooks are the gold standard of recipe writing. Each entry is meticulously tested and written with ...