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A rainbow leading to a pot of gold is the perfect bait to trap a Leprechaun!
Funny Leprechaun Tricks and Traps for St. Patrick's Day Fun
Trick the kids and trap the leprechaun with these silly St. Patrick's Day pranks.
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.
Bake, cook, and create together!
Easy Recipes for Kids
Simple but delicious recipes for families.
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With a watch party, kids can see movies with friends again! Photo by Ketut Subiyanto/Pexels
How To Have a Netflix Party for Kids
See a movie with friends, right from your own couch.
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Movie Premieres and New Series To Stream in April: What Shows To Watch on Netflix, HBO, Disney, & More
Big releases to watch on the small screen this month: whales, Oscars, and things even stranger...
Playing card games is not only fun, social, and educational; it gets kids off screens!
25 Card Games Every Kid Should Know
Spit, Spoon, Snap ... and even some games that don't start with "S."
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.
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?
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.
Alexa tells jokes and plays all sorts of kid-friendly gags. Photo courtesy of Amazon
40 Funny Things To Ask Alexa (Kids Edition)
Alexa keeps kids busy (and laughing) for hours.
Grab some play blocks and get building with a friend. Photo by the author
10 Creative Virtual Playdate Activities for Preschoolers
Keep tots entertained with these engaging online playdates.
Lego plus sand means a fun sensory bin!
30 Days of Indoor Activities for Kids
Games, baking projects, and crafts galore will entertain all ages.
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.
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Explore tons of virtual free and low-cost fun with our new platform.
15 Brainy Puzzle Games and Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids
These brainy games keep kids thinking while they play.
Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun
Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.
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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.
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Make your world more colorful with printable coloring pages from Crayola. Photo courtesy of Crayola
Free Coloring Pages for Kids to Download
Here's a list of the best resources for downloading free pages for kids to color at home.
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.
Create a colorful, texturized world with a DIY sensory bin. Photo by Emma Graig
10 Sensory Bin Ideas for Busy Toddlers
Turn a cheap container bin into a magical indoor play item.
Kids can while away hours of a day with a set of watercolors and a stack of new paper for painting.
Crafts for Kids: 100 Awesome Art Projects for Creative At-Home Fun
Bookmark this blockbuster list of arts and crafts and never run out of ideas for creative play.
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.
Teach 'em to tie during downtime.
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.
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.
Grab your list and head out for a scavenger hunt with the kids!
Indoor and Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids (Cute Printables!)
Print out one of these scavenger hunts for a quick boredom buster!
These kids movies are classic hits!
50 Best Kids' Movies for Family Movie Night
These classic family movies include wild adventures, sci-fi, and coming-of-age tales.
Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families
We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.
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 Hop on a toboggan to make winter sledding extra special for kids. Photo by Matthew Nighswander
35 Best Winter Activities for Kids (and Their Grown-ups)
These three dozen activity ideas will keep kids entertained all winter!
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.
25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers
DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.
Quarantine is never fun, no matter the era.
Totally Relatable Moments from 'Little House on the Prairie's' Quarantine Episode
This quarantine episode may look very familiar to today's parents.
Build a crayon caddy with your Lego!
100+ Fun Things To Do with Legos
Maximize fun––and your Lego collection––with this mega list of great Lego ideas!
This DIY project for kids is right on-trend for 2020 back to school!
How to Make a Mask Lanyard or Chain So Your Kids Stop Losing Them!
These pretty chains keep masks from getting lost.
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50 Totally Free Printable Activities for Kids
These fun printable activities build creativity and get kids offline.
These free online classes and educational resources are perfect for homeschooling and remote learning..
30+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids
Supplement distance learning with these online lessons, apps, and more.
A backyard swing set becomes an obstacle course with a little creativity. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala
10-Minute Recess Breaks for Remote Learners
Let kids wiggle, giggle, and refocus with these fun recess breaks for remote school days.
5 Simple But Cool Slime Recipes to Make with Kids
Try these cool and easy slime recipes for quick boredom busting fun.
Learn how to make homemade ice cream for a tasty activity with the kids!
How to Make Ice Cream At Home in 5 Easy Steps
Whip up homemade ice cream in a bag or a mason jar!
If slime scares you, maybe try making Oobleck!
How to Make Oobleck: A Less Messy, More Gooey Slime
Make Oobleck at home with this fun science experiment.
Build an Indoor Obstacle Course for Kids in 7 Easy Steps
Standard household items make this obstacle course a breeze to design.
Teach your kids how to make rock candy for an easy rainy day project. Photo courtesy of Wikivisuals
How to Make Rock Candy with Kids
This rock candy recipe is easy to make at home.
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Serve up some fun with a DIY pizza party. Photo by the author
Family Fun Night: 10 Screen-Free Activities to Entertain Your Crew
No screens necessary for these family fun night activities.
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.
Courtesy of Silly Circus Show
Best Virtual Party Performers and Kids Birthday Parties to Celebrate Online
Surprise your child with a virtual party starring one of these talented entertainers.
Watch your sketch appear in this invisible ink science experiment!
Science Experiments for Kids: How to Make Invisible Ink
Write secret messages with this simple invisible ink recipe.
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Hand them a pail and a spoon, er, shovel, and let kids dig in the dirt.
Outdoor Fun with Kids: 30 Ways to Get Messy in the Backyard
Build a ladybug house, splatter paint, or just dig in the dirt!
A bubbling lemon is an easy and colorful science fair project for all ages.
19 Science Fair Projects for Kids from K to Middle School
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Crafts & Games for Kids

Grab your list and head out for a scavenger hunt with the kids!
Indoor and Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids (Cute Printables!)
Print out one of these scavenger hunts for a quick boredom buster!READ MORE 
Even if it's cloudy and raining outside, you can create sunshine and rainbows inside.
50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
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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.READ MORE 
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These Alexa skills keep kids entertained with games and stories.READ MORE 
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A Homemade Pop Tarts Recipe for a Tempting Breakfast Treat
These toaster treats sweeten everyone's morning.READ MORE 

Indoor Activities and Quiet Time Ideas

Build a crayon caddy with your Lego!
100+ Fun Things To Do with Legos
Maximize fun––and your Lego collection––with this mega list of great Lego ideas!READ MORE 
Create a colorful, texturized world with a DIY sensory bin. Photo by Emma Graig
10 Sensory Bin Ideas for Busy Toddlers
Turn a cheap container bin into a magical indoor play item.READ MORE 
Learn how to make DIY shrinky-dinks with SpongeBob and Friends. Photo courtesy of Nickelodeon
50 Totally Free Printable Activities for Kids
These fun printable activities build creativity and get kids offline.READ MORE 
15 Brainy Puzzle Games and Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids
These brainy games keep kids thinking while they play.READ MORE 
Pull out a block, place it on top but don't let the tower fall in the fun and challenging Jenga.
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6 Easy Indoor Fort Ideas To Make with Kids
Create some magical moments with a classic indoor hideout.READ MORE 

Fun STEM Projects for Kids

Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their "magic."
GUIDE
Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities
Easy at-home experiments and STEM activities to have fun and learn something new.READ MORE 
25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers
DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.READ MORE 
Get ready for some glittery fun with this simple volcano recipe.
Make a Glitter Volcano Eruption with this Science Experiment
This at-home volcano packs a sparkly punch.READ MORE 
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. READ MORE 
If slime scares you, maybe try making Oobleck!
How to Make Oobleck: A Less Messy, More Gooey Slime
Make Oobleck at home with this fun science experiment.READ MORE 
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Make a Lava Lamp with Kids for a Groovy Boredom Buster
Stuff you probably have at home can become this groovy science experiment.READ MORE 

Virtual Fun & Online Activities

Alexa tells jokes and plays all sorts of kid-friendly gags. Photo courtesy of Amazon
40 Funny Things To Ask Alexa (Kids Edition)
Alexa keeps kids busy (and laughing) for hours.READ MORE 
GUIDE
Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun
Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.READ MORE 
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.READ MORE 
Courtesy of Silly Circus Show
Best Virtual Party Performers and Kids Birthday Parties to Celebrate Online
Surprise your child with a virtual party starring one of these talented entertainers. READ MORE 
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Kids take the chess skills they learn online into the real world. Photo by Sara Marentette
Learn To Play Chess: Online Chess Games Kids Can Play
"Check" out these sites that teach kids to master chess.READ MORE 

Recipes for Kids

Everyone can make their own pizza just the way they like it!
Quick Pizzas & Pizza Dough Recipes for Family Night
These recipes are easy, cheesy, and kid-pleasey.READ MORE 
Teach your kids how to make rock candy for an easy rainy day project. Photo courtesy of Wikivisuals
  VIDEO
How to Make Rock Candy with Kids
This rock candy recipe is easy to make at home.READ MORE 
Sheet pan dinners serve up variety with fewer dishes!
Sheet Pan Dinners That Kids Love (No Cleanup!)
Easy, no cleanup, restaurant-worthy recipes that kids adore. (Truly!)READ MORE 
Older kids can even make these mug cakes on their own.
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8 Easy Mug Cake Recipes to Make with Kids
Mug cakes answer the call when you're craving an easy sweet treat. READ MORE 

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Turn a Highchair into a Baby Activity Center with These Ideas
These no cost, no mess activities give parents a little break.READ MORE 
13 April Fools' Day Food Pranks To Play on Your Kids
From hot dog fingers to edible eyeballs, kids will eat up these fun food pranks.READ MORE 
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Turn empty boxes into cool race tracks, costumes, and playhouses!READ MORE 
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25 Alexa Games To Keep Bored Kids Busy
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