Planning Spring Break 2025 in Chicago? Discover the best family-friendly activities, from outdoor adventures to museums, to keep your kids entertained all break long!

The DC area may be in the thick of summer, but the 2025-2026 school year is coming up quickly. If you haven't already, it's time to start gathering those school supplies, buying those back-to-school clothes, and planning family vacations and school-break camp coverage.

To help you do just that, here is the DC public school calendar for 2025-2026, as well as links to other public school calendars for Maryland and Northern Virginia school districts. Bookmark it now so you can easily reference it later!

For more back-to-school help, check out our lists of great lunch boxes for kids and the best kids clothing labels and name stickers for back-to-school. And if you really want to plan ahead, check out these 100 school lunch ideas for kids.

Spring break in Los Angeles offers a myriad of activities for families and travelers alike. From exploring iconic landmarks like the Griffith Observatory to enjoying sunny days at the Santa Monica Pier, there's something for everyone. Families can also visit renowned attractions such as Universal Studios Hollywood, the Los Angeles Zoo, and take day trips to Disneyland, national parks, and coastal cities like Santa Barbara. 

With a diverse range of things to do, outdoor adventures, and theme parks, spring break in Los Angeles promises an unforgettable staycation (or vacation) for all. And don't forget, if you need more local events and outings to fill every minute of every day, our event calendar is chock full of local outings, and we add more to our calendar every day.

If the kids are interested in camps during spring break, check out these school break camps in Los Angeles. Find tons of seasonal fun in our Spring Fun Guide: Best Things To Do with LA & OC Kids in Spring.   

Are you ready for spring break? Whether you're sticking close to home or venturing further afield, there's lots of family fun to explore in the Philadelphia area with kids! Check out the best Greater Philly activities that will keep your kids engaged this April (and hopefully offer you some enjoyment too).

And if you're looking for something to do on a specific day or something to do at the last minute in Philly, check out our events calendar, which always has something new to do in Philadelphia.

If you're sticking close to home for spring break this year, it doesn’t mean you have to be stuck at home. There are many fun spring break activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley to keep kids busy over the upcoming vacation. 

Our picks include everything from Easter and Earth Day celebrations to crafting activities, places to play, and more. Many other options can be found in our Guide to Spring Activities for Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids, which includes our story on the very best playgrounds in the region. 

Every parent wants the same thing when it comes finding the perfect place to get your child's ears pierced: a professional, welcoming, and sanitary experience. Whether you're after a stylish NYC ear piercing studio with a modern vibe or a more traditional setting, there are plenty of ear piercing places in NYC offering top-notch services to make this milestone memorable.

Picture this: clean, comfortable ear piercing studios with friendly staff, an array of jewelry options, plus an atmosphere that makes you and your child feel at ease. Whether you’re looking for a simple ear piercing in NYC with high-quality materials or a more adventurous look with trendy styles, these local ear piercing studios have you covered.

Ready to add a little sparkle to your kids' look? Here are our picks for the best places to get ears pierced in NYC. For more local business recommendations, bookmark our Guide to NYC Stores and Services for Families.

Finding unique Easter basket ideas for teens isn’t easy! Once kids hit the teen years, you can’t just throw in some Peeps, a coloring book, and rabbit ears and call it a day. No, teens are a tricky lot, so finding the right collection of goodies for them to enjoy on Easter Sunday requires a little more thought.

Some of the moms at Mommy Poppins have a few years of experience with this particular age group, so we put our heads together and came up with this list of great easter basket ideas for teens that aren’t a new iPhone or a slew of gift cards.

Check out our Easter Activities Guide more fun Easter ideas, like these Easter movies for kids and families and Easter egg decorating ideas; because kids are never too old for holiday fun!

As public cyber charter schools like PA Cyber become more popular, there are a growing number of misconceptions about online education.

Over the last few years, more and more families have turned to public cyber charter schools for their flexibility, small class sizes, personalized programming, and safety. But, with this rise in popularity has come a lot of questions and confusion around what an online K-12 education really looks like.

In case you're thinking an online school could be a good fit for your child, but you're not sure what to believe, we connected with PA Cyber–one of the largest, most experienced remote public schools in Pennsylvania–to bust some common myths and get to the truth about virtual education.