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Coronavirus Guide for Parents: 100s of Activities and Resources
Indoor activities, games, and online classes to keep kids busy during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming
These online programs teach your kid how to code, build websites, apps, and more.
63 Easy Science Experiments for Kids Using Household Stuff
Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.
Science Experiments for Kids: How to Make Invisible Ink
Write secret messages with this simple invisible ink recipe.
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100 Awesome Kids Crafts for Creative At-Home Fun
Bookmark this blockbuster list of boredom busters and you'll never be out of ideas for creative...
Boredom Busters for Kids
Crafts, recipes, games, projects, and experiments to spark kids' imaginations!
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Coronavirus FAQs for Parents: Expert Tips on Playgrounds, Playdates, Coughs
Hear from a pediatric infectious disease specialist on how to navigate coronavirus.
20+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids
Homeschool during the coronavirus crisis with these online lessons, apps, and more.
50 Best Kids' Movies for Family Movie Night
These classic family movies include wild adventures, sci-fi, and coming-of-age tales.
Virtual Concerts, Storytimes, Events, and Classes To Stream from Home this Week
Stuck at home? Explore the best virtual content on the web with these picks.
Best Podcasts for Kids Staying In: Funny, Smart, and Scientific Podcasts
There's never been a better time for podcasts. Prepare to download.
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 rainy day into a memorable one.
WeeWork Activities: Indoor Balloon Tennis
Create this fun tennis game with a couple of paper plates and popsicle sticks.
Outdoor Fun with Kids: 30 Ways to Get Messy in the Backyard
Build a ladybug house, splatter paint, or just dig in the dirt!
13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home
Create popsicle stick monsters, tinfoil Easter eggs, and more easy crafts with tots.
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?
25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers
DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.
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