If you want to know what the best gifts are for teens and tweens, you need to go to the source. So we did!

It's really hard to come up with gift ideas for teens and tweens that they'll really like that venture beyond electronics, video games, or gift cards. Frankly, even if you go with one of the big three categories, if you're over 20, you are pretty much guaranteed to pick the wrong thing. So we went to the source, asking Charley, who has a keen eye for what the middle and high school crowd is into, to help us come up with a list of gifts teens and tweens will actually be excited to open.

What you'll find here is a mix of electronic gifts kids will be surprised and thrilled by, crafts and artsy gifts for teens who need a little Zen time after school, fashion gifts for teens that don't look like their mom picked it out, and other cool surprises. Read on to discover actually cool gift ideas for teens.

Looking for awesome gifts for other ages? Find the most beloved toddler gifts, cool gifts for elementary school-aged kids, and more in our Mommy Poppins Gift Guide for Birthdays and Holidays.

Whether you're a New York City resident or planning an epic Christmas in NYC itinerary, there are so many holiday and Christmas events in New York City that it's never too early to get a jump-start on planning your holiday season must-do's.

In fact, many Christmas events in NYC are already selling tickets—and fast! So act now to ensure you've secured your seats and reservations to these family-friendly holiday happenings in NYC.

The holiday season is big business in NYC, whether you're looking for a hotel with a view of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, or booking tickets to a beloved annual show like the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, read on for our top picks for Christmas events you need to book now, and find more seasonal fun in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events in NYC.

Whether you're a local family or visiting NYC with little ones in tow, Williamsburg, Brooklyn bursts with family-friendly dining options that make eating out with kids a breeze. From casual taco joints with playgrounds nearby to pizza spots where picky eaters are always happy, this hip Brooklyn neighborhood has plenty of restaurants that welcome kids with open arms—and often, high chairs.

We’ve rounded up our favorite Williamsburg, Brooklyn restaurants that cater to families, offering everything from stroller-friendly spaces to kids' menus, outdoor seating, and quick service. These spots aren’t just tolerable with kids—they’re actually enjoyable for the whole crew.

Here are our 14 top picks for the best family-friendly restaurants in Williamsburg, where kids can eat (and wiggle) happily while grown-ups enjoy a great meal, too.

While traveling with kids can be a logistical challenge, it's totally worth it: there's nothing quite as magical as seeing the world through children's eyes. Traveling to different countries is amazing, of course, but there are plenty of kid-friendly adventures all across the USA.

We've shared the best family activities in every state and DC. Whether it's a national park, a zoo or museum, a cool city, a theme park, or another unique attraction, each pick is truly worth the trip—a one-of-a-kind, kid-approved adventure. We've picked one must-do activity per state and provided insider tips and family-friendly hotels for each one to help you plan some bucket-list family trips.

Read on for our favorite kid-approved adventures in the USA. Then check out our Kid-Friendly Travel Guide for more family vacation ideas in the US and abroad, from the most unique family vacations in the USA to our 100 best family vacation destinations.

If your family loves Halloween, Tim Burton, or anything delightfully creepy, you’ve probably seen Beetle House NYC pop up in your feed. With its year-round haunted vibes and costumed characters roaming the dining room, this unique restaurant promises the creepiest dinner-and-a-show-style experience in town. But is it worth a visit, and if so, is it family-friendly? We recently checked it out with kids in tow to find out if it lives up to the hype—or the fright.

No matter the season, find all our picks for family-friendly eats in our NYC Kids' Guide to Restaurants, plus all our spooky season must-do's in our Halloween Fun Guide.

A new great option for indoor play for both little and big kids. 

Add some spook to your science with these Halloween STEM activities guaranteed to mesmerize your little goblins and ghouls. There’s no better time than Halloween for kooky concoctions and bubbling brews that are as entertaining as they are educational. These easy Halloween experiments are chock-full of surprises, from the slimy to the sparkly, and will spellbind scientists of all ages.

Keep the creepy creativity going with our 75 Halloween Crafts and Treats for Spooky Fun. Want more STEM inspo? Browse our Guide to Science Experiments for Kids, where you'll find our favorite experiments for preschoolers, DIY slime recipes, and more to keep your aspiring scientists and engineers engaged all year long.

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