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Get ready for back to school with all the right supplies, classes, and tips.

Back-to-School Guide 2021-2022

Find cool backpacks, back-to-school supplies, and tips for a new year.

Find a new children's book to read today. Photo by Jody Mercier

100 Kids' Books Every Child Should Read Before They Grow Up

Our top kids' books for all ages!

Family Travel Guide

The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.

Make a small business by opening a lemonade stand.

Ultimate Summer Play List: 100 Fun Activities for Kids

Get the summer fun started with 100 (mostly) FREE ways to pack more play into your day.

This no-bake Strawberry Cheesecake recipe is so easy your kids can make it!

No-Bake Dessert Recipes Easy Enough for Kids

Keep cool when your sweet tooth calls!

Photo courtesy of Challenge Island

New! Virtual Camps and Classes You Can Book this Summer on Mommy Poppins

Need a camp you can do from anywhere? Book it right from our calendar!

The popular Mackenize Pottery Barn backpack comes in four sizes.

The 12 Best Backpacks for School in 2021

Check out a dozen cool backpacks for kids of all ages.

These road trip hacks might just make for a saner drive.

Road Trip Essentials To Keep Kids Occupied, Organized, and Comfortable

Don't hit the road without these must-haves!

Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their "magic."

Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities

Easy at-home experiments and STEM activities to have fun and learn something new.

Mabel’s Labels are durable, waterproof, laundry-safe, microwave-safe, and easily customized.

The Best Kids Clothing Labels and Name Stickers for Back-to-School

Durable, waterproof, and customizable.

A cheap roll of tinfoil, an incline of some sort, and water is all you need for a tinfoil river. Photo by Ally Noel

25+ Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long

Splish-splash! We've got 25+ fun water games to try with the kids.

At-Home Guide for Families: 100s of Activities for Kids

Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.

Find the best baby gear, parenting hacks, and kid items.

Best Baby and Kid Gear, Toys, & Hacks

All our favorite products and parenting hacks.

Tired of kids stealing from you plate? Tell them your food is spicy! Waaay too spicy!

The Funniest Lies Parents Tell Their Kids

Little white lies to avoid the toy aisle, Paw Patrol, or the ice cream truck.

Find a new favorite children's book with these reading lists.

Best Kids' Books: A Guide to Great Reads

Find the best kids' books for any age and every interest. We've reviewed new graphic novels...

The Outdoor Play Plaza at Greensboro Children's Museum in North Carolina.

The Best Children’s Museum in Every State

Did your favorite children's museum make the list?

Relax by the pool after a day of riding at the Mountain Sky resort in Montana.

10 Must-Try Dude Ranch Vacations for Families

These resorts offer riding lessons in stunning settings.

Bake, cook, and create together!

Easy Recipes for Kids

Simple but delicious recipes for families.

Even if it's cloudy and raining outside, you can create sunshine and rainbows inside.

50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

The Water's Edge Resort and Spa in Connecticut offers the beach and so much more. Photo courtesy the resort

Our Favorite New England Hotels for Families

These resorts offer all the right perks for kid travelers.

Bobbing for apples isn't just for Halloween!

35 Classic Backyard Games for Kids to Play Outside This Summer

Set them loose outdoors for these backyard games like Steal the Bacon.

Learn how to make homemade ice cream for a tasty activity with the kids!

How to Make Ice Cream At Home in 5 Easy Steps

Whip up homemade ice cream in a bag or a mason jar!

The Saguaro in Palm Springs, California, beckons families with its pool and more.

Family-Friendly Resorts & Hotels

Kid-friendly lodging with fun perks for families, including great locations, deals, and amenities.

Canoe or swim in the many lakes and rivers in the Poconos. Photo courtesy of Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau

Visiting the Poconos with Kids: 70+ Top Things To Do as a Family

Water parks, nature hikes, swimming and skiing, and even a jail museum await in the Poconos!

Find an online summer camp to fill an hour (or several) of your kid's time.

19 Free and Cheap Online Summer Camps in 2021

Find coding classes, dancing, crafts and more cheap summer programs.

Set up a backyard projector and watch a summer movie outside.

35 Great Summer Kids Movies for Family Movie Night

Trade popcorn for popsicles and watch a summer family flick.

The outdoors are a natural playground for curious kids.

Top Outdoor Activities for Kids

Find outdoor activities, games, and trips for all ages.

Photo courtesy of Kodable

Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming

These programs teach kids how to code, build websites, apps, and more.

Your Guide to Backyard Camping with the Kids

Backyard camping offers a low-stress way to enjoy all the camping fun closer to home.

Camp and hike the forests of Olympic National Park. Photo courtesy of NPS

Camping Travel Guide

Camping with kids creates instant family memories even if it's about the time that dad forgot the...

No need for castles in the air when you can build them in the sand at The Harbor Grand.

Amazing Lake Resorts in the Midwest for Family Summer Getaways

Resorts where kids can jump in a lake and parents can get pampered.

Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families

We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.

25 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving

Try our list of 25 easy indoor exercise ideas to get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.

Be prepared for water fun at the Grove Resort. Photo courtesy of the resort

10 Best Hotel Water Parks in Orlando

For the ideal Orlando vacation, just add water.

Astro Camp, in California, is a sleepaway camp focused on astronomy and space exploration. Photo courtesy of the camp

National Summer Camp Guide

Make this year's summer camp a success with our camp guide.

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.

Make the day special by letting your kid call the shots!

30+ Free Ways to Celebrate Your Kid's Birthday at Home

Make your kid's birthday special with these creative, no-cost ideas.

Keep babies occupied with highchair activities at their own baby activity center.

Turn a Highchair into a Baby Activity Center with These Ideas

These no cost, no mess activities give parents a little break.

Climb to the highest point in Tennessee at Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

75 Fun Things To Do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Visit a mega theme park and one of the country's most gorgeous national parks in the same trip.

Your little princess will delight in a visit to Orlando/Kissimmee KOA. Photo courtesy of KOA Campgrounds

The Best Campgrounds In Florida for Family Getaways

Spend a night under the stars at these Florida campsites.

Camels in Florida? Who knew. Photo courtesy of Giraffe Ranch

75 Things To Do in Orlando with Kids Other than Theme Parks

Unique adventures and hardly any lines. Great times await.

Dessert charcutterie boards, like this S'mores Board, delight kids and parents alike.

The Most Irresistible Dessert Board Recipes for Kids

These easy desserts have a little something for everyone.

Build trains, cars, houses, and creatures with cardboard boxes!

50+ Genius Cardboard Box Crafts and Activities for Kids

Turn empty boxes into cool race tracks, costumes, and playhouses!

At Camp Invention each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, spark imaginations and give your young innovator the best summer ever.

Virtual Summer Camps: Coding, STEM, Filmmaking, Theater, and More Online Camps for Kids in 2021

Online camps have coding, dance, theater, cooking, sports, and more.

Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander

64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home

Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.

You're not invited to my party! Photo by Kylie Najjar

First Birthday Party Ideas for Quarantine Babies

In-person or virtual, here's how to make a first birthday special.

A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.

20 All-Inclusive Resorts We Can't Wait to Visit Again

We can't wait to book a vacation again.

Sleep in a spaceship at the Area 55 Futuro House. Photo courtesy of Airbnb

The Coolest (Affordable) California Vacation Rentals for Families

Sleep in a spaceship or treehouse on your next family vacation.

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Best Virtual Party Performers and Kids Birthday Parties to Celebrate Online

Surprise your child with a virtual party starring one of these talented entertainers.

Mexican Instant Pot Quinoa warms on a chilly night.

10 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

Easy recipes that get dinner on the table in an instant.

These funny jokes for kids will have them laughing in no time!

40 Jokes for Kids That Will Keep the Whole Family in Giggles

Everyone can get into the gag with easy-to-remember jokes for kids.

Party hats and pretty punch make virtual birthday celebrations special.

Virtual and Social Distancing Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

Birthday? How about a drive-by parade, a Zoom party, or a Broadway show from home?

A coat of paint turns a simple plate into a work of art.

30 Easy Paper Crafts for Kids for an Arty Day at Home

Transform a simple paper product into animals, flowers, crowns, and more.

Boredom Busters for Kids

Crafts, recipes, games, projects, and experiments to spark kids' imaginations!

Poconos Family Vacation Guide

Pennsylvania's Poconos region is a great destination for family vacations in all seasons. During...

These Little Global Citizens kits will let your imagination travel across the globe.

Monthly Subscription Boxes for Kids Send Art and Science Fun in the Mail

These subscription boxes for kids provide enriching, hands-on fun.

25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers

DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.

Adirondacks, Catskills & Hudson Valley Guide

The Hudson Valley and Adirondacks are packed with natural beauty and family fun activities.

See the skyline from a whole new vantage point on the Roosevelt Island Tram. Photo courtesy of NYCGo

100 Things To Do in NYC With Kids Before They Grow Up

This is our NYC kids bucket list. How many have you checked off?

Climb Monument Mountain for panoramic views of the Berkshires. Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

25 Things To Do in the Berkshires with Kids

See a Shaker village, climb a mountain, or listen to Bish Bash Falls on a Berkshires getaway.

The Saguaro in Palm Springs, California, beckons families with its pool and more.

Family-Friendly Resorts & Hotels

Kid-friendly lodging with fun perks for families, including great locations, deals, and amenities.

City Family Guides: Play, Eat and Stay in Great Towns

Vacations on the beach are lovely, but you won't find much culture there, unless it's between the...

Have water park fun all year long at Sahara Sam's Oasis. Photo courtesy of Sahara Sam's

100 Things To Do in New Jersey with Kids Before They Grow Up

From indoor play to awesome parks and beaches, there's tons of incredible stuff to do in NJ.

Visit LACMA's Levitated Mass. Photo by Joey Zanetti

100 Things To Do with LA Kids Before They Grow Up

It's the ultimate LA childhood bucket list!

The Skydeck at Willis Tower has spectacular views spanning four states.

100 Things To Do in Chicago with Kids Before They Grow Up

This is our Windy City bucket list for kids. How many have you checked off?

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Enjoy all sorts of sunflower fun at Butler's Orchard. Photo courtesy of the orchard

6 Sunflower Fields near DC for Pick-Your-Own Flowers

Pick your own flowers at these pretty sunflower farms.

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13 Kid-Friendly Wineries Near Philadelphia

Relax with a glass while the kids play at these nearby wineries.

Historic Walden Pond is open for cooling off this summer. Photo by Todd Van Hoosear/CC-BY-SA 2.0

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Families can splash, swim, or just chill out in these local swimming holes.

So many ways to play at the beach in Santa Monica. Photo courtesy of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism

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These SoCal beach towns have much more than just sand and surf.

See the elephants at the Milwaukee Zoo.

The Best Zoos and Aquariums for Chicago Kids

Get up close and personal with animals from around the world.

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