Potty Training Tips for Boys and Girls that Moms Swear By

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Having a friend potty train with you can make it more fun! Photo courtesy of Canva

Potty training is a huge milestone for an entire family, and it is also a journey. Establishing a potty routine is key: sitting on the potty, wiping, flushing, and washing hands—that's a lot for a toddler's brain.

So take a deep breath, you're going to need a lot of patience as you head into potty training. But armed with our tips and tricks from potty training charts to the best potty training toilets to incentives that actually work, we can help make this a whole lot easier!

Parenting is hard, and it takes a whole village of tips and tricks from been-there-done-that parents. So we've also got the scoop on getting kids to sleep, baby-led weaning, and more parenting tips in the Mommy Poppins Parenting Guide.

Save on Top-Rated LA Outings and Experiences for Kids and Families

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Groupon's online marketplace offers tons of discounts on activities for kids and families.

Find tons of daily discounts on the top LA kid activities and family experiences in Groupon’s online marketplace.

LA is an action-packed city–but an expensive one too! And we all know keeping costs down when you’ve got kids to keep busy is no easy feat.

If you’re looking for fun activities and outings for the whole family that won’t break the bank, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals on top-rated experiences across the LA area with a little help from the Groupon community. Take a look at these 4- and 5-star-rated deals that’ll help you save on everything from farm tours to bowling to indoor rock climbing.

Best Dance Classes in NYC for Kids

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Kids get a great foundation in classical ballet at Dance Theatre of Harlem. Photo courtesy of Dance Theatre of Harlem

If you have a budding ballerina who's pleading for dance classes in New York City, you'll find yourself spoiled for choice, and that fact holds true across genres and genders. We've rounded up 22 studios offering kids' dance classes in NYC. Most of these New York City dance classes offer programs for boys and girls, and, in most cases, kids can study multiple styles at one studio; only a few specialize in one discipline.

For more great classes for kids, including everything from baby swim lessons to gymnastics classes, check out our New York City Classes for Kids Guide and Classes Directory.

Best Harvest & Pumpkin Festivals in Chicago for Fall Family Fun

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Taste of Chicago, Pullman Park. Photo by Walter S. Mitchell III, City of Chicago

Chicago is full of kid-friendly fall festivals, and many of them are FREE. From neighborhood festivals honoring Chicago's diverse communities, like Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest or 79th Street Renaissance Festival, to kid-friendly festivals in Chicago that dig deep into our thriving food and art scenes, like the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts or Renegade Craft Fair, there's a celebration happening every weekend from now 'til Thanksgiving.

Even Oktoberfest celebrations in Chicago, which might make you think of boozy crowds, make room for families with kids' zones and activities. And of course, there's Halloween and all the fun that comes with it.

Bookmark this long list of the best fall festivals in Chicago to do with kids. And get your calendar and your favorite fall sweater ready!

Best Harvest Fairs and Pumpkin Festivals in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for Fall 2024

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Enjoy bouncy houses, a petting zoo, and plenty of kid-friendly activities at the Town of Walden's annual Harvest Festival. Photo courtesy of the event

Harvest festivals in Westchester and the Hudson Valley celebrate the region's spectacular seasonal offerings, including romping around local pumpkin patches and eating delicious apple cider doughnuts. Plus, many of these wow-worthy weekend events involve carnival rides, treats, and live music.

For even more ways to celebrate the season, bookmark our Guide to Fall Fun in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, which includes our picks for the best places to go apple picking, leaf peeping, and more.

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