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Best Swimming Lakes and Ponds Around Boston
Families can splash, swim, or just chill out in these local swimming holes.
Family-Friendly Bike Trails Around Boston
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Drive-in Movie Theaters Open near Boston: Family Movie Nights Make a Retro Comeback
Catch a flick on the big screen from the safety and comfort of the car.
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With short routes, easy footing, and lots of interesting features—flowers! play areas! volcanic...
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Find out when beaches, parks, playgrounds, camps, and more are opening.
Where Summer Camps Are Opening and Parents' Safety Checklist
Camp is happening! Here's how to find one that's open and what to ask to keep kids safe.
Best Easy TikTok Dances for Kids and Families to Try
Dip your toes into TikTok with these family-friendly moves.
Birthday Parties in Quarantine: Ways To Celebrate with Kids while Social Distancing
Birthday? How about a drive-by parade, a Zoom party, or a Broadway show from home?
Places To Go Strawberry Picking with Boston Kids in 2020
Farms are open for PYO strawberries, with special safety policies in place for families.
Working From Home with Kids: A Big List of Activities To Keep Kids Busy
Juggling homeschooling while maintaining a work schedule is not easy. These ideas help.
From Disney's Dole Whip to Ikea's Meatballs: 6 Secret Recipes Revealed
Reproduce these famous restaurant meals at home.
Broadway Shows and Other Top Entertainment Streaming Online for Free
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Ask an Expert: How Can Parents Help Kids Cope with the COVID-19 Outbreak?
Pediatric specialists at Connecticut Children's share helpful tips.
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Home Haircut Tips by Experts: How To Cut Kids' Hair in a Pandemic
Pro stylists offer their best tips to get you through an at-home haircut.
Car Parades, Zoom Calls, Neighborhood Howls, and More: How Families Connect in Quarantine
How you spent the extra time with loved ones is what your kids will most likely remember.
Giant List of Virtual Tours, Field Trips, and Museums with Free Educational Programming Online
From Buckingham Palace to Mt. Everest, visit some of the world's most famous landmarks from home!
Food and Grocery Delivery around Boston That Aren't Peapod or Amazon
Sick of fighting for Peapod slots? These local grocers and farmers deliver fresh food to you.
Best Kids Enrichment Classes Now Online: STEM, Arts, Sports and More
Many programs are moving ahead with virtual offerings.
13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home
Create popsicle stick monsters, tinfoil Easter eggs, and more easy crafts with tots.
65 Life Skills to Teach Kids at Every Age
It's not a bad time to go back to basics, especially when we have the kids' full attention.
20 Ways Kids and Teens Can Help Others During Coronavirus Outbreak
From virtual egg hunts to inspirational public art or mask-making, there's a lot kids can do.
Best Games Kids Can Play on Zoom Virtually with Friends
Connect and play with friends and family with these fun games perfect for virtual hangouts.
Best Kids' TV Shows and Movies To Stream in Quarantine
Kids deserve a little escapism too!
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.
Best Reading, Spelling, and Writing Apps for Kids
Let kids master everything from handwriting to phonics and grammar with these picks.
Best Math Apps for Kids
These mostly free apps to reinforce math concepts learned during the school year.
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.
Best Board Games for All Ages: Two Dozen Picks for Family Game Night
Pandemic playtime is lots of fun with these all-ages pleasing picks.
Free Virtual Tutoring and Sitting Service Connects College Students with Kids
The service connects college kids with school-age children for virtual hangout sessions.
20+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids
Homeschool during the coronavirus crisis with these online lessons, apps, and more.
Outdoor Fun with Kids: 30 Ways to Get Messy in the Backyard
Build a ladybug house, splatter paint, or just dig in the dirt!
10 Outdoor Games from the '70s that It’s Time To Teach Your Kids
When folks say, “We just went outside and played,” can anyone remember what we played?
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