You know how they say, “You don’t know what you’ve got 'til it’s gone?” Well, we SoCal denizens actually did. We knew we had the best theme parks, all within an easy drive. We took kids for birthdays, soaked up the atmosphere on holidays, and waved our annual passes around like keys to a magical kingdom. When all the amusement parks closed last year, we knew what we were missing.

But now all the amusement parks have reopened, and many of them have spent the past year building and creating. From the new Avengers Campus at Disneyland to the new Lego Movie World at Legoland (and everything in between), here’s what’s new at SoCal theme parks in 2021.

Although located in Westchester County, the Yonkers feels more like a borough of New York City. It is quite large—the fourth largest city in the state—and features many distinct neighborhoods, plus historical charm that dates to the pre-colonial era.

Located just north of the Bronx, Yonkers is easily accessible to city families and those further out in the 'burbs, as it's crisscrossed by four highways, serviced by four Metro-North stops, and numerous Westchester County Bee-Line bus routes.

So, next time you’re looking for something to do with the kids, consider a visit to this underrated city, the southernmost of the county's Rivertowns. We've rounded up 25 things to do in Yonkers with kids. Find more family-friendly outings nearby in our Guide to Southern Westchester or our Family-Friendly Day Trip Guide.

Momming is hard work. What gets a lot of us through the day is knowing we're not alone, something these mom jokes are great at doing. Someone else is feeling our pain!

Hopefully, these funny mom jokes and memes about motherhood and #momlife will help give you something to laugh about and a reason to smile, even on a busy or rough day. Want to laugh at #dadlife too? No problem! We've got a bunch of dad jokes, too. After all, sometimes they make it too easy... And if your kids hear you lol and ask what's giving you giggles, share these kid-friendly jokes that will leave the whole family in stitches. Because sometimes, all you can do is laugh!

When it comes to finding the best playgrounds for preschoolers in Los Angeles, there’s a definitive checklist of needs and wants. Of course, kids that young are often happy running wild with some sticks. But if you're going to brave LA traffic and seek out a playground, you want to make sure it has it all. Most important is safety—play structures that are designed with younger kids in mind. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had heart palpitations when my three-year-old climbs up to a 10-foot-high platform without guardrails! You also want a park geared towards smaller children, so you don't worry about that roving pack of 10-year-olds playing Among Us.

Your little explorer is also looking for something new and exciting. Toddlers may be tiny, but their sense of adventure is enormous! These tot lots and toddler playgrounds in Los Angeles are amazing for kids under five, filled with age and size-appropriate equipment that will make toddler's hearts race, but leave parents breathing easy.

Spanning nearly 657 acres, Alley Pond Park is Queens' second-largest public green space behind Flushing Meadows Corona Park. While there are plenty of traditional, urban park attractions, like playgrounds and sports fields, what makes Alley Pond unique is its natural wonders—the forests, meadows, ponds, and wetlands. Its famous Adventure Course is the first challenge course in New York City and the largest challenge course in the metropolitan region.

Separated into three distinct sections by highway crossings, Alley Pond has an Environmental Center in its northern section, a Sports Center in its southern area, and in the middle section of the park, the oldest nature trails in NYC. With so much to do and see, Alley Pond Park is a perfect daycation. Here are our top 10 things to do with kids in Alley Pond Park.

Toddlers seem to have endless energy and the power to play all day. They might want to do all that older kids can, but with wobbly legs and arms that can't quite reach, they require special playgrounds.

From Nassau to Suffolk counties and all the way to the East End, Long Island's parks are full of creative play spaces for our littlest residents. So, as the weather gets warmer, why not take your toddlers to a spot designed with their needs in mind?

We have done the legwork and scouted out the top toddler playgrounds across Long Island. Be sure to check our full list of parks and playgrounds on Long Island, then get out there and enjoy these beautiful days.

It’s been a year to remember (or forget?). Moms deserve a day to relax and enjoy some much-needed family fun time. If you’re looking for some things to do this year in Chicago for Mother’s Day, you’ve come to the right place: From brunch to fine art to well-deserved pampering, everything on this list not only kid-friendly but designed with mom in mind. Get out and enjoy some time celebrating all the moms in your life—especially if that includes you!

Happy Mother’s Day, from all of us at Mommy Poppins.