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Best Baby and Kid Gear, Toys, & Hacks

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!

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.

Geometric Magna-Tiles offer hours of building fun. Photo courtesy of the company

Toys Sure to Entertain Kids for Hours and Hours Again and Again

These 12 toys guarantee hours of screen-free fun.

Pull out a block, place it on top but don't let the tower fall in the fun and challenging Jenga.

Best Board Games for All Ages: Two Dozen Picks for Family Game Night

Playtime is lots of fun with these all-ages pleasing picks.

Kids will love the friendly light of the Mella Ready Rise clock. Photo from littlehippo.com.

10 Best Kids' Alarm Clocks to Make Mornings Easier

Get them out of bed and onto the bus in time with these alarm clocks!

A pile of buckets goes a long way with young kids at the beach.

Your Essential Beach List: Best Baby Beach Gear, Umbrellas, Wagons, and Tips for a Fun Beach Day

Here's the stuff that's actually worth hauling to the beach with kids.

The Belden twin over full bunk bed from Pottery Barn is great for overnight guests or siblings.

9 Best Bunk Beds for Kids and Toddlers

Our editors and readers weigh in on their favorite bunk beds for kids.

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...

Bulldog Yoga is all about bringing fun live and on-demand online yoga and fitness classes to kids and grownups.

Affordable At-Home Yoga and Fitness Classes for the Whole Family—Plus, a FREE Trial

HIIT, prenatal yoga, kids classes, and more.

The popular Mackenize Pottery Barn backpack comes in four sizes.

The 12 Best Backpacks for Back-to-School

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

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.

Take water play to the next level with Boon Building Bath Pipes.

Best Bath Toys for Toddlers and Babies

See our favorite bath toys designed to distract and pacify reluctant bathers.

Set up a kiddie pool and mega sprinkle for backyard summer fun. Photo by Ally Noel

Best Inflatable Pools, Bounce Houses and Backyard Toys, Kid-Tested

Hours of outdoor fun await with these 16 kid-tested picks.

Build the excitement as the festive celebrations approach! Photo courtesy of Lego

Lego, Harry Potter, and 25 More Awesome Advent Calendars for Kids and Adults 2022

Toys, wine, music, slime, and more fun ways to countdown to Christmas.

How do rapid tests work? And are they actually accurate? Get answers to common questions from parents.

Answers to Parents’ Most-Asked Questions About At-Home COVID Test Kits

Accuracy, age range, and more.

Leave-in conditioners make managing those epic knots so much easier. Photo by Meghan Rose

5 Leave-in Conditioners for Kids That Really Work

Truly, no more tears. (About hair brushing, at least.)

15 Brainy Puzzle Games and Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids

These brainy games keep kids thinking while they play.

The portable Cloud b Sleep Sheep plays white noise and baby sleep music.

Baby Sleep Aids to (Hopefully) Get Baby to Sleep Through the Night

These baby sleep tools promise to soothe your newborn back to dreamland.

Photo courtesy of Hannah Rodrigo/Unsplash

Beyond the Goody Bag: 10 Great Birthday Party Favor Ideas for Kids

Take your little guy or girl’s goody bag from basic to brag-worthy.

French fries that are healthy? Yes, please!

The Top 10 Reasons Why I Love My Air Fryer

Four words: No more soggy pizza!

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.

No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.

15 Amazing Mom Hacks That Make Everything Easier

These genius #MomHacks make mothering a little easier.

A baby night nurse can help get baby on a sleep schedule so parents can bond with the newest addition to their family. Photo by Mommy Poppins

How to Hire a Baby Night Nurse for Your Newborn

Night nurses help sleep-deprived parents with feeding, diapering, and even sleep training.

Time to stock up for an unpredictable school year!

Essential School Supplies for Whatever This Year Brings Us

These supplies can help whether returning to the classroom or not.

Elmo and his parents on Sesame Street. Image courtesy of PBS

Top PBS Kids Shows That Never Get Old

Rediscover forgotten classics and new favorites.

A Stroller for Every NYC Lifestyle: Walk-ups, Budget, Doubles

Here's what you need to consider when buying that essential urban stroller.

NYC babies still need tons of gear, but these baby registry items are city-parent tested.

35+ Baby Registry Lifesavers for New York City Parents

We have the essentials new parents need to survive with a newborn in the city.

5 Baby Gear Essentials for a Small One Bedroom Apartment

Check out these must-have space savers for tiny apartment living with baby.

Run through the tunnel to get their energy out! Photo courtesy Melissa and Doug

Cheap Outdoor Toys and Outdoor Games for Kids

It’s time to break out the outdoor games! Some of these can even be used indoors.

Your Guide to Backyard Camping with the Kids

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

Heather Has Two Mommies. Image courtesy of Alyson Books

Best LGBTQ Books for Kids To Celebrate Pride Month

These books are filled with fun, positive messages about diversity and love.

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.

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.

Top Baby Gear

Take water play to the next level with Boon Building Bath Pipes.

Best Bath Toys for Toddlers and Babies

See our favorite bath toys designed to distract and pacify reluctant bathers.READ MORE

Find the perfect favors for your baby shower guests! Photo by Mommy Poppins

Baby Shower Favors That Parents Will Actually Love

Ten baby shower favors to give a special thank you to guests.READ MORE

A Stroller for Every NYC Lifestyle: Walk-ups, Budget, Doubles

Here's what you need to consider when buying that essential urban stroller.READ MORE

NYC babies still need tons of gear, but these baby registry items are city-parent tested.

35+ Baby Registry Lifesavers for New York City Parents

We have the essentials new parents need to survive with a newborn in the city. READ MORE

5 Baby Gear Essentials for a Small One Bedroom Apartment

Check out these must-have space savers for tiny apartment living with baby.READ MORE

The portable Cloud b Sleep Sheep plays white noise and baby sleep music.

Baby Sleep Aids to (Hopefully) Get Baby to Sleep Through the Night

These baby sleep tools promise to soothe your newborn back to dreamland.READ MORE

Parenting Hacks to Live By

No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.

15 Amazing Mom Hacks That Make Everything Easier

These genius #MomHacks make mothering a little easier.READ MORE

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. READ MORE

Prepare in advance for your caregiver interview with key questions about expectations, fit, and experience.

How to Get the Most Out of a Nanny or Babysitter Interview

Top interview questions to help you find your own Mary Poppins...READ MORE

10 Questions To Ask During a Preschool Tour

A preschool tour is the best opportunity for parents to get a feel for a school before tackling...READ MORE

Water Safety Musts for Kids at the Beach, Pool and Lake

Read these safety tips before heading to the water this summer.READ MORE

Children will flock to "new" toys—even if they're old toys that have been tucked away for a bit. Photo by Matthew Nighswander

How To Get Toddlers To Play By Themselves

Sometimes it's OK to let toddlers play alone, if you set them up right.READ MORE

Kitchen & Home Gear for Families

French fries that are healthy? Yes, please!

The Top 10 Reasons Why I Love My Air Fryer

Four words: No more soggy pizza!READ MORE

A bowl of chili. Photo by Svitlana via Unsplash

Easy Recipes for Kids

Simple but delicious recipes for families.READ MORE

Browse or sell kids' clothing online with sites like thredUP. Photo courtesy the company

Online Consignment Shops to Buy, Resell, and Trade Kids' Clothes

These sites help parents recycle outgrown clothes and pocket savings.READ MORE

Photo courtesy of Hannah Rodrigo/Unsplash

Beyond the Goody Bag: 10 Great Birthday Party Favor Ideas for Kids

Take your little guy or girl’s goody bag from basic to brag-worthy.READ MORE

Pull out a block, place it on top but don't let the tower fall in the fun and challenging Jenga.

Best Board Games for All Ages: Two Dozen Picks for Family Game Night

Playtime is lots of fun with these all-ages pleasing picks. READ MORE

Any flavor you can imagine, you can order! Baked by Melissa Delivery.

15 Cake, Cupcake, & Cookie Delivery Services To Treat Your Kids and Family

When you can't be there in person, send something sweet.READ MORE

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Lego, Harry Potter, and 25 More Awesome Advent Calendars for Kids and Adults 2022

Toys, wine, music, slime, and more fun ways to countdown to Christmas.READ MORE

Target's Car Seat Trade-in Returns: Get the 2022 Details

Swap old and expired car seats for a discount coupon.READ MORE

Best Clothing Labels and Name Tags for Kids' Gear—for Camp, School, or Daycare

These easy-to-use name labels make a dreaded chore a bit simpler.READ MORE

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Why Trunk Shipping is Our Favorite New Summer Camp Life Hack

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