Jessica Laird

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Navigating Tough Times: Expert Tips to Care for Your Child's Mental Health

Submitted by Jessica Laird on Thu, 11/14/2024 - 11:00am

We've partnered with Connecticut Children’s to share guidance from their free 2024 Mental Health and Wellness Toolkit.

Parents play a pivotal role in helping their kids feel safe and supported–from comforting their newborn cries to battling teenage bullying. To help caregivers create the kind of stable environment that builds children’s emotional well-being, Mommy Poppins has partnered with Connecticut Children’s to share guidance from their free 2024 Mental Health and Wellness Toolkit. As always, the comprehensive kit provides straight-forward, age-appropriate advice from leading pediatric experts 100% dedicated to kids.

Iconic Barbie Exhibition Opens in NYC With Vintage Dolls, Photo Ops, and More

Submitted by Jessica Laird on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 11:00am

This expansive Barbie exhibition is now open at the Museum of Arts and Design at Columbus Circle.

The expansive Barbie: A Cultural Icon exhibition is now open at the Museum of Arts and Design at Columbus Circle, featuring 250+ dolls, photo ops, fashion designs, and more.

Thrilling for kids and endlessly nostalgic for grownups, Barbie: A Cultural Icon is one of the latest limited-time can’t-miss exhibitions to open in NYC. Featuring more than 250 vintage dolls, original fashion designs, playful photo backdrops, and an interactive life-size Barbie convertible, the exhibition brings a totally memorable experience for all ages to the Museum of Arts and Design at Columbus Circle.

I had a chance to sneak a private peek at the expansive display with my two Barbie-loving daughters, so read on for the inside scoop, ticket details, and what to know before you go.

Save On Top-Rated Connecticut Outings and Experiences for Kids and Families

Submitted by Jessica Laird on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 12:11am

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

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

Keeping costs down when you’ve got kids to keep busy is no easy feat. So, if you’re looking for fun Connecticut activities and outings for the whole family that won’t break the bank, we’ve rounded up some of Groupon’s best deals on top-rated experiences. Take a look at these 4- and 5-star-rated deals that’ll help you save on everything from bowling to movie tickets to whale watching.

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Delivered in 24-Hours Across NYC, Plus 25% Off Your First Three Orders

Submitted by Jessica Laird on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:00am

This service tackles laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing for families in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.

Laundryheap offers quick and reliable laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services with free pick-up and delivery across most of New York City.

Laundryheap is about to be your family’s new superhero. With free and flexible pick-up and delivery options, this lifesaver of a service tackles laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing for families across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. I had the opportunity to give it a try, just as I was scrambling to pack for all four members of my family before a long weekend away, and couldn’t have bagged up our used bath towels and a week’s worth of my husband’s dress shirts any faster.

Read on for my experience with Laundryheap, plus answers to some frequently asked questions. And don’t miss the chance to get 25% off your first three orders with an exclusive code for Mommy Poppins readers.

Save On Top-Rated New York City Outings and Experiences for Kids and Families

Submitted by Jessica Laird on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:00am

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

NYC is certainly a fun-filled city–but it’s 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 New York City activities and outings for the whole family that won’t break the bank, we’ve rounded up some of Groupon’s best deals on top-rated experiences. Take a look at these 4- and 5-star-rated deals that’ll help you save on everything from zoos to movie tickets to tours of iconic NYC landmarks.

Why Online Public School Is a Great Alternative to In-Person Learning or Homeschooling

Submitted by Jessica Laird on Thu, 09/19/2024 - 10:00am

At PA Cyber's tuition-free online school, students can pretty much learn from anywhere.

PA Cyber is a tuition-free, accredited public cyber school that offers K-12 students across Pennsylvania a personalized education and other benefits.

Finding the right school for your kiddo is all about fit. And whether traditional in-person programs just don’t meet your family’s needs or you're looking for more structure than homeschooling, an accredited public cyber school could be the path you didn’t even know you were looking for.

While Pennsylvania families can choose from a handful of online K-12 programs across the state, PA Cyber is one of the largest, most experienced remote public schools in the entire nation. Here’s why this tuition-free cyber charter school is a real standout for families–plus find out how to apply.

Save On Top-Rated Houston Outings and Experiences for Kids and Families

Submitted by Jessica Laird on Thu, 09/19/2024 - 10:00am

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

Keeping costs down when you’ve got kids to keep busy is no easy feat. So, if you’re looking for fun Houston area activities and outings for the whole family that won’t break the bank, we’ve rounded up some of Groupon’s best deals on top-rated experiences. Take a look at these 4- and 5-star-rated deals that’ll help you save on everything from must-visit museums to bowling to trampoline parks.

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

Submitted by Jessica Laird on Tue, 09/03/2024 - 9:00pm

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.