Step into the Future at Mercer Labs a New, Mind-Blowing Immersive Museum in FiDi

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Mercer Labs is a brand new immersive museum where seeing is believing.

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 in Kids: Expert Advice on Helping Kids Cope

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One way to battle the climate change anxiety in kids is to talk, research, and take action together.

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.

Amazing Overnight Summer Camps in California for Kids and Teens

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Kids have a blast in the ocean at Catalina Island. Photograph courtesy of Catalina Sea Camps

Overnight summer camps are pretty heady stuff: Sleep away from home, meet new friends, have adventures, master new abilities, boost social skills, develop confidence, and learn to handle situations without parents around! For parents, it's a chance to have a little kid-free time without feeling guilty, because we know our kids are having the experience of a lifetime—and disconnecting from their devices.

For some reason, sleepaway summer camp isn't quite as big a deal in California as it is in the Northeast, but we've scoured the state and found some pretty amazing overnight summer camps in California, from stunning Catalina Island to the rustic Sierra Nevada mountains.

For more fabulous overnight summer camps, check out our Sleepaway Summer Camp Guide to the Best Overnight Camps in the US. Or if you're looking to stay more local, bookmark our Los Angeles Summer Camp Guide and our Camp Directory where you can search for summer camps by type, age, and town.

Best Theater Summer Camps in NYC for Creative Kids

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Immerse your child in week-long intensives in joyful theater creation for ages 3-11 at Child's Play NY. Photo by Hunter Canning

If you're looking for a summer camp in NYC for your theater-loving kid, we've got you covered. With many world-class theater professionals working and teaching in the city, it's no surprise that NYC offers a stellar selection of theater summer camps for kids of all ages. Our summer camp picks take place in locations from Brooklyn to the Bronx, for kids in kindergarten through high school—ensuring that you can find the perfect theater summer camp in NYC for your novice (or more seasoned) actor.

For more summer camps in New York City, including great arts summer camps and free and cheap summer camps in NYC for kids and be sure to bookmark our NYC Summer Camp Guide and our Camp Directory where you can search for summer camps by type, age, and neighborhood.

Best Mother's Day Brunch in DC, Maryland, & Northern Virginia

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Put on your finest and head to Mother's Day brunch 2024 at one of many great restaurants in the DC area. Photo by Jennifer Marino Walters

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!

Best Mother's Day Brunch in Atlanta

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Celebrate mom this Mother's Day and treat her to a lavish brunch or dinner at Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

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.

Best Mother's Day Brunches in Philly

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Treat mom to a special meal at a Mother's Day brunch.

Mother's Day is a time for Philly kids to pause and celebrate all mom does for the family. One classic way to show her how much you love her is by taking mom to out to eat.

There are so many options in the city and in the 'burbs that sometimes it can be overwhelming to find a venue that will be fun for both mom and kids. So we have rounded up plenty of choices, including brunches, teas, and dinners. Many of these venues can even entertain the kiddos while making mom feel special. 

If you're looking for something to do after eating, check out our event calendar and Spring Activities Guide for more great ways to celebrate mom.