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11 Fun and Easy Star Wars Day Activities for Kids

May the 4th be with you!

Use watercolors and painter's tape to make beautiful DIY Mother's Day cards at home.

Easy-to-Make Mother’s Day Cards and Mother’s Day Card Ideas

Make Mother's Day extra special with these creative DIY cards.

The Saguaro in Palm Springs, California, beckons families with its pool and more.

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Guide to Family-Friendly Resorts & Hotels

Kid-friendly lodging with fun perks for families, including great locations, deals, and amenities.

75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

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

125 Fun Facts For Kids That Will Blow Their Minds

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

Most kids love wallymelo, but can they pronounce it? Photo courtesy of Canva

The Funniest Words Kids Mispronounce

Boobie mask makes perfect sense, and is way too funny to correct!

Join Dairy Queen's Blizzard Fan Club and enjoy a free birthday Blizzard! Photo courtesy of Sunny Daze and Dairy Queen

Birthday Freebies for Kids: 64 Places To Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday

So many spots have deals to celebrate your kid's next birthday for FREE!

An illustrated Haggadah encourages kids to read the story of Passover and the Passover Seder. Photo by Melanie Preis

How to Celebrate Passover as a Family (and Make it Fun for Kids)

Make Passover fun (and tasty) for kids with these great tips and recipes.

How many of these trivia questions can your little brainiac answer? Photo by J. Fanchin, courtesy of Canva

100 Trivia Questions for Kids - With Answers!

These fun trivia questions about sports, Disney movies, animals, and more will tickle your kids'...

Hoya Summer High School Sessions. Photo courtesy of Georgetown University

Best Pre-College Summer Programs for High School Students

From STEM classes to arts programs, help teens find out what they want in college.

Kids get excited about Ramadan because it's a time of celebration! Photo by Nanausop, courtesy of Canva

Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Ramadan with Kids

Learn, celebrate, and look forward to these traditions each year.

A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.

Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the US, Caribbean, and Mexico for Kids

These all-inclusive resorts offer everything you need for the perfect family vacation.

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Jokes for Kids and More Humor for Kids: The Funny Pages

Being a kid is tough, and silly, funny jokes can brighten the day.

Have sweet dreams of all the free baby stuff you'll get. Photo by Garrett Jackson courtesy of Unsplash

How to Get Free Baby Stuff: Free Diapers, Formula, Baby Gear, and More

There are lots of places to get free baby stuff such as diapers, formula, toys, and more.

Family Travel Guide

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

High school girls (and non-binary kids) interested in computer science are encouraged to apply. Photo courtesy Girls Who Code

Free STEM Summer Camp from Girls Who Code Opens Registration 2024

This FREE summer STEM program for teen girls is now accepting applications.

Kids love these jokes that require audience participation. Photo by Jay Wood via Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

25 Funny Knock Knock Jokes for Kids With Growing Funny Bones

Who doesn't love interrupting cow?

Printable word search puzzles are a great way to keep little brains engaged.

Printable Word Puzzles for Kids: Great Sites for Word Searches, Crosswords, & Word Scrambles

These printable word searches, crosswords, and other word puzzles are fun and engaging for kids.

Birthday Freebies for Kids: 64 Places To Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday

So many spots have deals to celebrate your kid's next birthday for FREE!

Unicorn parties never go out of style! Photo by Malcolm Garrett/Pexels

Find the perfect theme for your child's birthday party!

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!

Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander

67 Easy Science Experiments for Kids To Do at Home

Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.

Go ahead. Hand them the iPad; these websites for kids are fun and at least a little educational. Photo courtesy of Bigstock

100 Great Websites for Kids

We found 100 websites that are both fun and educational.

There are so many fun ways to throw an epic Barbie party. Photo by Mattel courtesy of Barbie Facebook Page

Barbie Birthday Party Guide: Fabulous Barbie Party Ideas, Kenergy Included

Plan an epic Barbie birthday bash with these fun ideas.

Belize is the perfect tropical vacation destination for families.

Belize Family Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Best Resorts and Top Things to Do with Kids in Belize

Belize is the perfect hidden-gem vacation spot in the Caribbean for families.

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Guide to Kids' Birthday Parties and Birthday Party Ideas

Hoe to throw a party your kids will never forget!

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Jokes for Kids and More Humor for Kids: The Funny Pages

Being a kid is tough, and silly, funny jokes can brighten the day.

Toys make perfect first birthday gifts for budding toddlers! But which ones? We've got you covered.

Best First Birthday Gifts: Toys and More for 1-Year-Olds

We've got the best first birthday gift ideas for a special 1-year-old in your life.

Get a sunscreen they won't mind slathering on! Babyganics Mineral Sunscreen Lotion image courtesy of the company

Reef-Safe Sunscreen for Kids: Protecting Their Skin and the Planet

What makes a sunscreen reef-safe, plus top picks for the best sunscreens.

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The outdoors are a natural playground for curious kids.

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Top Outdoor Activities for Kids

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

Remember getting your first Cabbage Patch Kid? Photo by Charlotte B

100 Classic Toys for Kids: Favorite Classic Toys, Retro Toys, and Vintage Toys

Ready for a trip down memory lane?

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The Ultimate Road Trip Guide for Families

Prepare for miles of smiles.

Are you brave enough for some of these spooky ghost stories?

21 Kid-Friendly Ghost Stories and Spooky Stories for Kids

If you're planning a camping trip with the kids—whether it's in the forest or backyard...

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!

Jump rope solo, skip with siblings, or round up the whole gang for double dutch.

40 Classic Outdoor Games for Kids: Backyard Games, Playground Games, and More

Set them loose outdoors for these backyard games like Steal the Bacon.

Revel in the dirty hands! Outdoor activities help kids sleep better and jumpstarts their imaginations.

30 Outdoor Activities in Nature for Kids for Hands-on Outdoor Learning

Have fun in nature and get your hands dirty in the great outdoors.

Rent a gorgeous backyard pool like this for your family for an hour or a day. Photo courtesy of Swimply

Resort Passes and Daily Pool Rentals Near You: Family Resort Daycations for Everyone

A magical family pool day is just a click away.

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100 Top Easy Recipes for Kids: Kid-Friendly Recipes for Every Meal

Look no further for breakfast, lunch, or dinner inspiration.

Gather 'round the campfire and sing some fun songs. Photo courtesy of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

21 Classic and Funny Campfire Songs for Any Camping Trip

Gather around the campfire and sing some of these catchy tunes.

These funny jokes for kids will have them laughing in no time!

75 Jokes for Kids That Will Keep the Whole Family in Giggles

Everyone can get into the gag with easy-to-remember jokes for kids.

Timber Ridge Lodge in Geneva, Wisconsin features both an indoor water park and outdoor pools.

Best Family Resorts with Water Parks: All-Inclusive Family Resorts and More

Make a splash at one of these great wet-and-wild family resorts.

Things like having a children's museum with a view like this make it easy to leave your heart in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of the Bay Area Discovery Museum

Mommy Poppins Launches in Miami and the San Francisco Bay Area

Please welcome the newest members of the Mommy Poppins family!

Kids can give parents tickets if they forget to turn off the water to soap hands or brush teeth!

17 Tricks For How Kids Can Conserve Water: Make Water Conservation Fun

Let kids lead the charge in being water-wise!

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.

Did you know a pillow fight is a great way to get proprioceptive input? Photo by Mommy Poppins

99 Sensory Activities for Toddlers, Infants, and Kids of All Ages

Our giant list of fun sensory activities for nearly all ages.

Find a bare patch of soil to place your seed bomb. Spread them far and wide! Photo by the author

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How to Make Wildflower Seed Bombs: An Earth-Friendly Craft for Kids

Get messy, have fun, and help the planet!

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

The Best Children’s Museums in the US: Museums Worth Planning a Vacation Around

Did your favorite children's museum make the list?

Enjoy stunning views of the Thames River.

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London With Kids: 60+ Best Things To Do in London on a UK Family Vacation

Our best of London picks include everything from pirate ships to princesses' palaces.

How does your garden grow? Photo by Filip Urban, Unsplash

Create a Pollinator Garden in Your Home or Apartment: Planting a Butterfly Garden or Bee Garden with Kids

Create a pollinator garden that the birds, bees, and butterflies will love.

Taco Tuesday makes meal planning easy and dinner kid-pleasing.

Taco Tuesday: The Only 5 Taco Recipes You’ll Ever Need

Get a delicious dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.

Enjoy the clear turquoise waters of Turks and Caicos.

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Why Ocean Club Resort Turks and Caicos Is Tops on Our Family Vacation List

Get away to this lush Caribbean retreat that the whole fam will enjoy.

Watch as kids become entranced by a live show. Photo by Alexis Buatti Ramos, courtesy of the New Victory Theater

Best Children’s Theaters in the US: Why Bringing Young Kids to the Theater Is So Important

Go early, go often: where to find live theater for kids near you.

Celebrate Earth Day! 25 Tips for Living More Sustainably Every Day

Our guide to living a more earth-friendly life.

25 Best Mom Jokes and Funny #momlife Memes

Sometimes #momlife just makes you laugh.

Plan the perfect at-home kids' birthday party with these ideas and tips. Photo by Kampus Production via Pexels

How to Plan a Kids' Birthday Party At Home

Throw the perfect at-home birthday bash with these fun ideas and tips.

Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the US, Caribbean, and Mexico for Kids

These all-inclusive resorts offer everything you need for the perfect family vacation.

We found plenty of things to do in Paris to fill our days and nights!

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50 Fun Things To Do in Paris with Kids

The City of Lights has its own stripe of kid fun, one that is gratifying to parents and children.

Children are natural advocates for the planet and our actions truly can make a difference.

New Earth Kids Guide and Newsletter to Share Activities for a Greener Planet

Let's educate and engage a generation of children as advocates.

Abracadabra! These videos teach kids how to do magic at home! Photo by Amina Filkins/Pexels

20 Easy Magic Tricks for Kids

Make coins disappear, spoons bend, and glasses levitate!

Try wrapping your tongue around a few of these tantalizing twisters! Photo courtesy of Saeed Karimi via Unsplash

Tons of Totally Terrific Tongue Twisters for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

Can you say "toy boat" five times fast?

Create colorful storm clouds out of shaving cream and food coloring.

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25 Preschool Science Experiments: Simple Science for Toddlers through Kindergarten Kids

These preschool science experiments are simple and fun.

Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their

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Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities

Easy experiments and activities to have fun and learn something new.

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Top Outdoor Activities for Kids

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

Even the pickiest toddler will want to literally eat a rainbow.

12 Healthy Snacks for Kids That Are Works of Art

These artistic food creations require no special food, tools, or artistic ability!

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Easy Recipes for Kids

Simple but delicious recipes for families.

Need a kids' music playlist that will get you dancing, eating, and even learning state capitals? We found a playlist for every occasion.

22 Free Kids' Music Playlists for Breakfast through Bedtime

Keep these kid-friendly tunes on heavy rotation from morning to night.

Have a Post-it party! Easy but fun games for toddlers can be made with household items.

Easy Toddler Games: 20 Ways to Entertain Toddlers When You’re Too Sick to Play

Entertain your toddler with minimal effort.

The Muppet Show never goes out of style. Photo courtesy of Disney Enterprise, Inc.

100 Best Kids' TV Shows of All Time

Did your favorite kids' TV show make the list?

The Light We Feel Inside encourages children to look to Black female changemakers of the past as guides for their biggest feelings.

21 Kids' Books About Racism, By Age

Books can help parents and kids wade through a difficult time and complex issue.

It's so important for kids to see themselves on the pages of books.

30+ Children's Books to Celebrate Black History Month

Celebrate Black History month by diversifying your home library.

Photo courtesy of Language Workshop for Children

10 Online Language Classes and Clubs for Kids

Can kids learn a foreign language online? Mais, oui!

Milo Imagines the World, by Matt de la Peña was one of our favorite books of the year.

The Very Best of 2021 for Kids and Families: The Books, Movies, Shows, and More Our Kids Adored

Here are the best movies, TV shows, books, and more of 2021.

Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels

30 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving

These easy indoor exercise ideas get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.

The internet is full of coding programs for kids, but which are the best? We tested them all. Photo courtesy of Kodable

Best Free Coding for Kids Websites and Apps to Learn Programming Skills

These programs teach kids how to code, build websites and apps, and more.

Fun Ways to Keep Kids Busy on Road Trips

Ward off "Are we there yet?" with these car games and other fun road trip activities.

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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...

Kids gobble up broccoli when it's smothered in cheese sauce. Photo courtesy of butterwithasideofbread.com

20 Vegetarian Recipes Your Picky Kids Will Love

These vegetarian recipes are so good, your family will eat them even when it's not Meatless Monday!

Find a new favorite children's book with these reading lists.

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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...

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.

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.

For Grandparents' Day or any day, the best gift is more time with grandkids! Photo courtesy of Canva

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.

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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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 Zoos in the US: Take Your Kids on a Family Animal Adventure

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

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

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Best Baby and Kid Gear, Toys, & Hacks

All our favorite products and parenting hacks.

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!

Walk the rocks at Fort Williams for views of Portland Head Light and the waves.

48 Things To Do in Portland, Maine with Kids

Find out about all the favorite kid spots in Portland!

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.

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.

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