Louis Sachar knows a few things about writing for kids. His first book, Sideways Stories From Wayside School, came out in 1978 — and the wacky collection is still in print. His 1999 Newbery Medal ...

Doctors say fear can stimulate the same centers of the brain as happiness. Halloween brings spooky seasonal activities that fear and thrill seekers flock to. While many may think of fear as a largely ...

Childhood is filled with endless wonder, but also plenty of irrational fears. It's amazing how a simple myth or strange belief could shape our sense of danger. We all have those memories of worrying ...