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The Ultimate Road Trip Guide for Families

Prepare for miles of smiles.

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.

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

Back-to-School Guide 2022-23

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

Trader Joe's how do I love thee? Let me count the ways: for being inexpensive, gourmet, friendly...

The Best Trader Joe's Food for Families: 50 Favorite Products and Reader's Tips

Discover your new favorite product!

Orange cream popsicles taste like childhood on a stick! Photo courtesy of jellytoastblog.com

50 Easy Summer Desserts & Snack Recipes Kids Will Love

Keep your kids full and your kitchen cool.

Gather 'round the campfire and sing some fun songs. Photo courtesy of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

21 Classic and Funny Campfire Songs for Any Camping Trip

Gather around the campfire and sing some of these catchy tunes.

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

27 Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long

Splish-splash! We've got loads of fun water games that keep kids cool.

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

75 Fun Facts For Kids That Will Blow Their Minds

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

Are you brave enough for some of these spooky ghost stories?

21 Kid-Friendly Ghost Stories and Spooky Stories for Kids

If you're planning a camping trip with the kids—whether it's in the forest or backyard...

Timber Ridge Lodge in Geneva, Wisconsin features both an indoor water park and outdoor pools.

Best Family Resorts with Water Parks: All-Inclusive Family Resorts and More

Make a splash at one of these great wet-and-wild family resorts.

Kids can give parents tickets if they forget to turn off the water to soap hands or brush teeth!

17 Tricks For How Kids Can Conserve Water: Make Water Conservation Fun

Let kids lead the charge in being water-wise!

Things like having a children's museum with a view like this make it easy to leave your heart in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of the Bay Area Discovery Museum

Mommy Poppins Launches in Miami and the San Francisco Bay Area

Please welcome the newest members of the Mommy Poppins family!

Try #19 on our list. For extra fun and motor skills practice, add pipe cleaners and googly eyes and let loose! Photo courtesy of C. Mooney

25 Beat-the-Heat Crafts for Hot Summer Days

Creativity shouldn't wilt in the heat. Inspire your kids with these great indoor crafts.

Jump rope solo, skip with siblings, or round up the whole gang for double dutch.

40 Classic Outdoor Games for Kids: Backyard Games, Playground Games, and More

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

Family Travel Guide

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

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.

This patriotic pop is bursting with watermelon, coconut, and raspberry flavors. Photo by Mommy Poppins

8 Fun Popsicle Recipes to Make with Kids

Make frozen treats inspired by July 4th, cake batter, hot cocoa and more.

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.

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.

Find a bare patch of soil to place your seed bomb. Spread them far and wide! Photo by the author

How to Make Wildflower Seed Bombs: An Earth-Friendly Craft for Kids

Get messy, have fun, and help the planet!

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.

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?

The outdoors are a natural playground for curious kids.

Top Outdoor Activities for Kids

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

Enjoy stunning views of the Thames River.

London With Kids: 60+ Best Things To Do in London on a UK Family Vacation

Our best of London picks include everything from pirate ships to princesses' palaces.

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.

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.

Alphabet Soup. Photo courtesy of foodwithfeeling

100 Top Easy Recipes for Kids: Kid-Friendly Recipes for Every Meal

Look no further for breakfast, lunch, or dinner inspiration.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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?

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

The Best Zoos 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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Glide to old-school beats at The DiscOasis in Central Park this summer.

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