If you're looking for a totally new experience in NYC, look no further than Mercer Labs in Manhattan’s Financial District. Mercer Labs is a wholly immersive digital experience that is going to leave you and your family breathless and amazed. As you wander from room to room, expect your senses to be engaged, activating a sense of wonder.

See what makes this new immersive museum in NYC a must-visit, and find more local cultural outings in our NYC Kids' Guide to Museums and Galleries.

Climate change anxiety is real, and can feel so scary and existentially threatening for kids that it poses a real mental health challenge. Fires, floods, unseasonal tornados, extreme heat, snowless winters—it's real, and the constant exposure on social media  can lead to worry and depression that lead to what experts call "climate change anxiety" in kids.

It's hard to deal with as an adult, and it's doubly hard to know what to say to your worried and anxious kids that doesn't either belittle the problem or outright lie! So, we went to an expert: Aja Chavez, Executive Director of Adolescent Services at AMFM Healthcare. She answered our questions on why kids are experiencing anxiety, how it manifests, and what parents can do to help.

Keep reading for great tips to immediately calm anxious kids below. We've also rounded up actions kids of any age can take, how to live more sustainably, and more in our Earth Guide for Kids.

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Mother's Day brunch is a cherished tradition for many families, including my own. Though I'd be thrilled if my family whipped up one of our favorite kid-friendly Mother's Day brunch recipes, we love to go out on Mother's Day and really be pampered.

Luckily for us, there are tons of great restaurants in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia serving up a delicious brunch on Mother's Day, which takes place this year on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Here are 15 of our top picks in and around DC for Mother's Day brunch 2024. Make reservations soon, as these restaurants can fill up quickly. After brunch, perhaps you can enjoy one of the fun activities on our list of things to do on Mother's Day near DC.

However you decide to spend it, happy Mother's Day from all of us at Mommy Poppins!

Mother's Day brunch is all about honoring the queens in our lives! Mom gets quality family time with the ones she loves and a much-needed break from cooking and cleaning, Plus, everyone will have time to enjoy a Mother's Day stroll, shopping spree, or garden visit after brunch. Take a look at tasty Atlanta restaurants offering a special Mother's Day brunch. Make reservations in advance as spots fill up quickly.

Mother's Day brunch is a great way to celebrate Mom, who deserves the finest food in Chicago. Plus, moms always need a break from thinking about food, shopping for food, preparing food, and cleaning up after meals. So take her out! We have a list of Mother's Day brunches at a variety of price points, and you can always check our Kid-Friendly Chicago Restaurant Guide for more ideas all year round.

And, don't forget to add a little personal touch to the spread with a special handcrafted Mother's Day card or tackle one of these other 100 awesome crafts for kids to create a homemade gift sure to melt mom's heart.

Mother's Day brunch at an Orlando restaurant is a tried and true way to show mom how much you appreciate her. Whether it's a lavish buffet, a delicate tea service, or something in between, moms will appreciate a lovely meal. We've rounded up some of our favorite Orlando restaurants serving a delicious Mother's Day brunch worthy of every family's queen.