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Cool down with a water balloon fight!

Ultimate Summer Bucket List Ideas: 100 (Mostly) Free Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids

100 ways to pack more play into your summer day.

How does your garden grow? Photo by Filip Urban, Unsplash

Create a Pollinator Garden in Your Home or Apartment: Planting a Butterfly Garden or Bee Garden with Kids

Create a pollinator garden that the birds, bees, and butterflies will love.

Would you rather drink hot chocolate or chocolate milk? Photo by the author

100 Hardest 'Would You Rather' Questions for Clever Kids

Quiz your friends with these brainteaser questions!

Every summer at Aloha Camps Lanakila Camp brings magic and adventure to participants. Photo courtesy of the Aloha Foundation

Sleepaway Camp Guide: The Best Overnight Camps in the US

The best overnight camps and sleepaway camps for kids.

Enjoy the clear turquoise waters of Turks and Caicos.

Why Ocean Club Resort Turks and Caicos Is Tops on Our Family Vacation List

Get away to this lush Caribbean retreat that the whole fam will enjoy.

Family Travel Guide

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

Little League baseball is a quintessential childhood sport.

6 Little League Baseball Drills You Can Do at Home

Help your child knock it outta the park with these simple baseball drills.

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.

Did you know a pillow fight is a great way to get proprioceptive input? Photo by Mommy Poppins

99 Sensory Activities for Toddlers, Infants, and Kids of All Ages

Our giant list of fun sensory activities for nearly all ages.

Watch as kids become entranced by a live show. Photo by Alexis Buatti Ramos, courtesy of the New Victory Theater

Best Children’s Theaters in the US: Why Bringing Young Kids to the Theater Is So Important

Go early, go often: where to find live theater for kids near you.

Our guide to living a more earth-friendly life.

Celebrate Earth Day! 25+ Tips for Living More Sustainably Every Day

Our guide to living a more earth-friendly life.

Sometimes #momlife just makes you laugh.

25 Best Mom Jokes and Funny #momlife Memes

Sometimes #momlife just makes you laugh.

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

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

Plan the perfect at-home kids' birthday party with these ideas and tips. Photo by Kampus Production via Pexels

How to Plan a Kids' Birthday Party At Home

Throw the perfect at-home birthday bash with these fun ideas and tips.

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.

We found plenty of things to do in Paris to fill our days and nights!

50 Fun Things To Do in Paris with Kids

The City of Lights has its own stripe of kid fun, one that is gratifying to parents and children.

It's up to kids to save our planet, with a little guidance from us. Photo by Ron Lach from Pexels

Earth Kids: Green Activities for the Planet

Easy and fun ways to make every day Earth Day.

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.

Teachers have found inspiring ways to be there for our kids. Here are some ways to show our appreciation. Photo by Yan Krukov, Pexels

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 2022: Teacher Appreciation Gifts They’ll Love

We appreciate teachers more than ever! Here's how to show it.

Children are natural advocates for the planet and our actions truly can make a difference.

New Earth Kids Guide and Newsletter to Share Activities for a Greener Planet

Let's educate and engage a generation of children as advocates.

Taco Tuesday makes meal planning easy and dinner kid-pleasing.

Taco Tuesday: The Only 5 Taco Recipes You’ll Ever Need

Get a delicious dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.

Visit DC in the spring for warm temps and maybe even cherry blossoms. Photo by m01229 via Flickr

Cheap Spring Break Travel Ideas for Families

It's not too late to plan a budget-friendly spring break escape!

Abracadabra! These videos teach kids how to do magic at home! Photo by Amina Filkins/Pexels

20 Easy Magic Tricks for Kids

Make coins disappear, spoons bend, and glasses levitate!

Try wrapping your tongue around a few of these tantalizing twisters! Photo courtesy of Saeed Karimi via Unsplash

Tons of Totally Terrific Tongue Twisters for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

Can you say "toy boat" five times fast?

How about a free birthday treat at one of the many restaurants offering free birthday meals?

Free Activities, Events, Classes, and Camps for Kids

Because the best things in life are free!

A zip line and more await at Portland's Eagle's Nest Treehouse. Photo courtesy of julian@hipcamp

12 Family-Friendly Tree House Rentals to Delight Their Imaginations

These cozy tree house rentals will wow the whole family.

Create colorful storm clouds out of shaving cream and food coloring.

25 Preschool Science Experiments: Simple Science for Toddlers through Kindergarten Kids

These preschool science experiments are simple and fun.

The outdoors are a natural playground for curious kids.

Top Outdoor Activities for Kids

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

Even the pickiest toddler will want to literally eat a rainbow.

12 Healthy Snacks for Kids That Are Works of Art

These artistic food creations require no special food, tools, or artistic ability!

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

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

Bake, cook, and create together!

Easy Recipes for Kids

Simple but delicious recipes for families.

Need a kids' music playlist that will get you dancing, eating, and even learning state capitals? We found a playlist for every occasion.

22 Free Kids' Music Playlists for Breakfast through Bedtime

Keep these kid-friendly tunes on heavy rotation from morning to night.

Have a Post-it party! Easy but fun games for toddlers can be made with household items.

Easy Toddler Games: 20 Ways to Entertain Toddlers When You’re Too Sick to Play

Entertain your toddler with minimal effort.

The Muppet Show never goes out of style. Photo courtesy of Disney Enterprise, Inc.

100 Best Kids' TV Shows of All Time

Did your favorite kids' TV show make the list?

Online classes, shows, camps, and tutoring offer enrichment without leaving home.

Online Camps and Virtual Classes You Can Still Book for Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, and Tweens

These school break camps and online classes meet wherever you are.

These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

65 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.

Laila's Lunchbos is a lovely introduction to a child's new country and Ramadan, the month of fasting.

21 Kids' Books About Racism, By Age

Books can help parents and kids wade through a difficult time and complex issue.

Photo courtesy of Language Workshop for Children

10 Online Language Classes and Clubs for Kids

Can kids learn a foreign language online? Mais, oui!

It's so important for kids to see themselves on the pages of books.

30+ Children's Books to Celebrate Black History Month

Celebrate Black History month by diversifying your home library.

Join Dairy Queen's Blizzard Fan Club and enjoy a free birthday Blizzard! Photo courtesy of Sunny Daze and Dairy Queen

Birthday Freebies for Kids: 60 Places To Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday

So many spots have deals to celebrate your kid's next birthday for FREE!

This cake hides a delicious surprise inside. No wonder it's one of our favorite recipes of 2021!

Best Kid-Friendly Recipes of 2021: What We Loved Cooking This Year

Discover the most popular kid-pleasing recipes of 2021!

Milo Imagines the World, by Matt de la Peña was one of our favorite books of the year.

The Very Best of 2021 for Kids and Families: The Books, Movies, Shows, and More Our Kids Adored

Here are the best movies, TV shows, books, and more of 2021.

Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels

30 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving

These easy indoor exercise ideas get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.

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.

Long car rides don't have to be boring!

20 Car Games, Podcasts, and More to Keep Kids Busy on Road Trips

Ward off "Are we there yet?" with these car games and other fun road trip activities.

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...

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles are great competitors and great friends. Photo by John Cheng

Talking Travel, Mental Health, and More with Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles

We chatted with Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles about travel, competing in sports, and mental health.

Kids gobble up broccoli when it's smothered in cheese sauce. Photo courtesy of butterwithasideofbread.com

20 Vegetarian Recipes Your Picky Kids Will Love

These vegetarian recipes are so good, your family will eat them even when it's not Meatless Monday!

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...

Selfies are fun, but make sure kids know how to be cell phone safe and smart. Photo courtesy of Kampus Productions, Pexels

How To Set Limits on a Kids’ New Cell Phone

These tips from savvy parents help set rules that keep kids safe.

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.

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.

The best gift on Grandparents' Day is just more time with grandkids! Photo by Rodnae Productions, Pexels.

50 Fun Activities for Grandparents To Do with Kids: For Grandparents' Day and Every Day

Loads of fun for grandkids (and grandparents) of all ages.

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.

Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families

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

A perfectly packed lunchbox helps kick the school blues. Photo courtesy of www.YumboxLunch.com

100 School Lunch Ideas for Kids: Back-to-School Lunches Kids Will Actually Eat

A lunchbox doesn't have to contain a sandwich!

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

The Best Children’s Museum in the US: Museums Worth Planning a Vacation Around

Did your favorite children's museum make the list?

Learn some random fun facts that will leave your kids laughing. Photo by Sara Marentette

101 Fun Facts For Kids That Will Blow Their Minds

An apple is a rose, your nose always grows, and more mind-blowing fun facts!

Ride the San Diego Zoo Skyfari. Photo courtesy of Christina Simmons, for the San Diego Zoo.

The Best Zoo in the US: Take Your Kids on a Family Animal Adventure

Want to feed a flamingo or pet a wallaby? We know just where to go.

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

Best Baby and Kid Gear, Toys, & Hacks

All our favorite products and parenting hacks.

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!

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!

Walk the rocks at Fort Williams for views of Portland Head Light and the waves.

50 Things To Do in Portland, Maine, with Kids

Find out about all the favorite kid spots in Portland!

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.

Prepare yourself for the awesomeness of Baha Mar. Photo courtesy the resort

Baha Bay at Baha Mar: A Luxury Water Park Opens in the Bahamas

This Bahamas resort stuns with a new water park, many pools, and activities.

With Bestow, get a personalized term life insurance quote—no medical exam required—in as little as five minutes.

Finally a Fast and Easy Way to Complete the Most Avoided Parental Chore

Get a free term life insurance quote in 5 minutes.

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.

Seattle is the city of the Space Needle, Puget Sound, miles of green, and loads of family-friendly fun.

35 Awesome Things To Do in Seattle with Kids

See flying fish, the Pig, a gum wall, and more in the Emerald City.

Families can get their groove on with these easy TikTok dances.

Best Easy TikTok Dances for Kids and Families to Try

Dip your toes into TikTok with these family-friendly moves.

Playing card games is not only fun, social, and educational; it gets kids off screens!

25 Card Games Every Kid Should Know

Spit, Spoon, Snap ... and even some games that don't start with "S."

River Falls Water Park at Orlando World Center Marriott opened in March 2022, just in time for guests to cool off this summer! Photo by Jackie Jones

10 Best Hotel Water Parks in Orlando

For the ideal Orlando vacation, just add water.

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

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

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.

70 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.

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 Upcycled Cardboard Box Crafts and Activities for Kids

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

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.

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

Find crafts for kids, games, and more projects to spark kids' imaginations!

Poconos Family Vacation Guide

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

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.

New Jersey's farms offer year-round family activities, including festivals, mazes, petting zoos, and fruit picking.

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

From 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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Visiting American Dream Mall in New Jersey: 16 Fun Things To Do and Tips For Your Mega Mall Visit

At 3 million square feet, kid-pleasers abound at this shopping and entertainment complex.

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Sesame Place San Diego: 10 Reason To Get to SoCal's Best New Amusement Park

Count with us all the reasons to get to Sesame Place!

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Soar Over NYC at RiseNY's New Sky-High Times Square Attraction

See the city from a sky-high view at this new Times Square attraction.

Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace at The Rink is set to bring roller skating to Rockefeller Center beginning Friday, April 15.

Retro Roller Skating Rink Coming to Rockefeller Center This Spring

Dust off your quad skates for some old-school cool fun.

The Hogwart's Houses gallery sets the foundation for the exhibition experience. Photo courtesy of Harry Potter: The Exhibition

Harry Potter Casts Spell on Philly: New Exhibition Premieres at the Franklin Institute

Apparate your family to the Franklin Institute to see the Wizarding World.

Hightail it to the high desert for a new glamping experience in Joshua Tree.

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