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Halloween Activities Guide for Families

Halloween events are some of the most exciting of the year for kids. It's a special time of year...

Breakfast burritos are healthy, filling, and an be made ahead.

25 Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Kids

These breakfasts are fast, easy, and kid-pleasy!

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...

Jump rope songs can turn a kid workout into a game.

20 Jump Rope Workout Games and Songs for Kids

Learn a new jump rope game to beat those boredom blues.

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.

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.

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...

Watch Muppets Haunted Mansion with the kids; it premieres in October. Image courtesy of Disney

Editors' Picks: Our 10 Favorite Things This Month

Find out what Mommy Poppins editors are loving this October.

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!

At-Home Guide for Families: 100s of Activities for Kids

Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.

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.

Get ready for some delicious apple dessert recipes, snacks, and pancakes!

6 Easy Apple Recipes: Making the Most of Apple Picking Adventures

Try one of these 'easy as pie' apple recipes.

Even if it's cloudy and raining outside, you can create sunshine and rainbows inside.

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.

Family Travel Guide

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

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.

Camp and hike the forests of Olympic National Park. Photo courtesy of NPS

Camping Travel Guide

Camping with kids creates instant family memories even if it's about the time that dad forgot the...

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

101 Fun Facts That Will Blow Your Kids' Minds

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

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

Back-to-School Guide 2021-2022

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

Bake, cook, and create together!

Easy Recipes for Kids

Simple but delicious recipes for families.

Find the best baby gear, parenting hacks, and kid items.

Best Baby and Kid Gear, Toys, & Hacks

All our favorite products and parenting hacks.

Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families

We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.

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

The Best Zoo in Every State for a Family Animal Adventure

Want to feed a flamingo or pet a wallaby? We know just where to go.

The outdoors are a natural playground for curious kids.

Top Outdoor Activities for Kids

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

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!

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!

The PackIt lunch box can be thrown in the freezer the night before to keep lunch cold.

Great Lunch Boxes for Kids, Containers, and Bento Boxes for Back to School

Pick out a cool back-to-school lunch box before they sell out!

The Outdoor Play Plaza at Greensboro Children's Museum in North Carolina.

The Best Children’s Museum in Every State

Did your favorite children's museum make the list?

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.

This no-bake Strawberry Cheesecake recipe is so easy your kids can make it!

No-Bake Dessert Recipes Easy Enough for Kids

Keep cool when your sweet tooth calls!

The popular Mackenize Pottery Barn backpack comes in four sizes.

The 12 Best Backpacks for School in 2021

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

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 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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Be prepared for water fun at the Grove Resort. Photo courtesy of the resort

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.

75 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 Cardboard Box Crafts and Activities for Kids

Turn empty boxes into cool race tracks, costumes, and playhouses!

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.

You're not invited to my party! Photo by Kylie Najjar

First Birthday Party Ideas for Quarantine Babies

In-person or virtual, here's how to make a first birthday special.

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.

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.

Party hats and pretty punch make virtual birthday celebrations special.

Virtual and Social Distancing Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

Birthday? How about a drive-by parade, a Zoom party, or a Broadway show from home?

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...

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.

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?

Best Fall Activities for Kids

Confetti, characters, Tom Turkey, and more return to city streets this Thanksgiving with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Photo courtesy of Macy's

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to March Again in 2021

The show will go on: Macy's announces its parade will march, and we're all invited.

Take in the splendor of the season with a fall getaway to Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz. Photo courtesy of the venue

20+ Fall Weekend Family Getaways Near NYC

Colorful foliage, hiking, even luxury digs: Plan your fall escape.

A passageway filed with pool noodles replicate a slime sensory experience. Photo courtesy of Daniel Swartz

National Children's Museum Opens in Washington, DC

After 18 years—and then another 18 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic—Washington, DC has...

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze returns to Van Cortlandt Manor for its 17th season, debuting September 17. Photo by Tom Nycz/courtesy of the Historic Hudson Valley

How To See the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze in 2021

Get your tickets now for this Hudson Valley Halloween tradition.

Be part of the grand costume parade and masquerade through the streets of Cambridge, dancing to an international beat. Photo courtesy of @paulsportraits

30 Fall Festivals Near Boston for Kids and Families

We narrowed the list of best fall festivals near Boston for kids and families.

Westside Park will eventually be 280 acres, the largest park in Atlanta, with enough outdoor space for all families of shapes and sizes.

Westside Park: Explore Atlanta's Largest, Newest Greenspace

Discover Atlanta's newest urban oasis that provides beauty for all.

Stay-at-Home Activities

Find a new children's book to read today. Photo by Jody Mercier

100 Kids' Books Every Child Should Read Before They Grow Up

Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their "magic."

Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities

Homemade butter always tastes a little better.

Homemade Butter Recipe (3 Easy Steps)

Bake, cook, and create together!

Easy Recipes for Kids

25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers

These games make exercise feel like fun rather than work!

10 Push-up Challenges for Kids That'll Make Everyone Sweat

Travel, Day Trips & Family Getaways

Family Travel Guide

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

Camp and hike the forests of Olympic National Park. Photo courtesy of NPS

Camping Travel Guide

Camping with kids creates instant family memories even if it's about the time that dad forgot the...READ MORE

The view is always great at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Take in a show, or climb (or jog) the steps when no one is around.

40 Things To Do in Denver with Kids, Other than Hiking

Mountains? Sure, but there's plenty more to explore in the Mile High City. READ MORE

Friends young and old enjoy the attractions and Legoland New York, the first major theme park in the Northeast in 40 years.

Legoland New York Brings Mega Theme Park Fun to the Hudson Valley

This sprawling theme park offers tons of fun for young thrill seekers. READ MORE

Sailing is always on the agenda in Newport. Photo courtesy of Sail Newport

55 Things To Do in Newport, RI with Kids

Enjoy the famed Cliff Walk, clam shacks, museums, and more in Newport.READ MORE

Adirondacks, Catskills & Hudson Valley Guide

The Hudson Valley and Adirondacks are packed with natural beauty and family fun activities. READ MORE

From Our Regions

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

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

Photo by Ally Noel

100 Things To Do with Kids in Connecticut Before They Grow Up

Tour the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, an annual rite of fall. Courtesy Historic Hudson Valley

100 Things To Do With Westchester Kids Before They Grow Up

Visit LACMA's Levitated Mass. Photo by Joey Zanetti

100 Things To Do with LA Kids Before They Grow Up

The Skydeck at Willis Tower has spectacular views spanning four states.

100 Things To Do in Chicago with Kids Before They Grow Up

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Park Slope Restaurants: Where to Eat With Kids

Where to dig into the best burgers, tacos, ramen, and more kid-friendly fare in Park Slope. READ MORE

Editors' Picks: Our 10 Favorite Things This Month

Find out what Mommy Poppins editors are loving this October.READ MORE

Kids Free October in San Diego: Deals at the Zoo, Legoland, Seaworld, Etc

San Diego's biggest attractions have free deals for kids all month long.READ MORE

8 Great Cooking Schools for Kids on Long Island

Here's where kids can fine-tune culinary skills on LI. READ MORE

Best Kids Art Classes in Chicago: Painting, Yarn, Pottery, Toddler, and More

Chicago offers a wide range of art classes for kids. We rounded up the best of them. READ MORE

Best Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids in October 2021

See fairies, zombies, pumpkins, garlic, kites, parades, and more this October in Connecticut.READ MORE