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These are the best cities for kid-friendly vacations

Check out this ranking of the top cities in the U.S. before planning your next kid-friendly vacation.
Children playing in a bedroom.

Floor beds are trending. Is the hallmark Montessori sleep space for your little one?

Montessori is trending and so are floor beds. These sleep spaces aren't new, though. Should you get one for your child? Read on.
Table full of Easter desserts

Easy Easter desserts kids will hop over

Looking for easy dessert ideas for the Easter holiday? Here are simple Easter dessert recipes the kids will love.
Table set with side dishes for Easter

Tasty Easter side dishes to bring to the table that will get the kids excited

Easter side dishes are often the most popular foods on the table. Try these tasty Easter side recipes this spring that will get the kids excited to eat.
Family cooking together

Save money and avoid food waste: This site finds family dinner ideas using what you already have

This site helps you create meals with what you have in your fridge and avoid food waste.
A mother and child working together in the kitchen preparing a meal

What a stay-at-home parent would make if we paid them

Let's break down what a stay-at-home mom — or any stay-at-home parent — would make if they were paid for all of the jobs they do for free.
Two children dressed up in Harry Potter costumes while reading the books

Inspirational quotes for kids from their favorite Harry Potter characters

If your child happens to be a Potterhead, these are inspirational quotes for kids to read to them straight from their beloved Harry Potter characters.
Detox soup, chicken and vegetables

5 healthy detox soups to feed your family this spring

5 healthy detox soups to feed your family this spring that are packed with veggies.
Pregnant mom making a list of boy names

From Emerson to Jagger, here are some top rare boy names to consider for you little bundle

What are the best rare boy names and what do they mean? Here are the top unique baby boy names.
A child looking up at an affirmation written on a wall outside

Parents should emotionally support their children with these positive affirmations for kids

From making sure your children build up their confidence to keeping their spirits up, these positive affirmations for kids should be said every day.
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Single mom stretching a budget? Then download these apps right now!

Single moms need to do it all, and that includes making the budget stretch more than ever. These are the apps that will save any single parent money.
Four inviting St. Patrick's Day cupcakes

St. Patrick’s Day dessert ideas to integrate the Irish holiday into the family’s after-dinner treat time

Cap off a fun March 17 with these delicious St. Patrick's Day desserts.
Tasty bowl of Irish stew to enjoy on St. Patrick's Day

Tasty St. Patrick’s Day recipes to bring the tradition to the family’s dinner plate

Everyone is Irish on March 17 so get cooking with delicious St. Patrick's Day recipes the whole family will eat.
Family cooking together

Engage the kids and cook with these great DIY meal kits – create the next Julia Child!

Cooking with the kids is educational, entertaining, and delicious, but not always easy. Make it simpler with these DIY meal kits.
Mother laughing with her young daughter.

See a mom out with her kids alone? Keep these thoughts to yourself – Say this instead (if you’re going to say anything at all)

We understand that sometimes word vomit just spits out. But these are things to never say to a single mom if you see one out alone with the kids.
Pregnant woman on a beach

Best babymoon ideas for any budget – ways to spend time together before the big arrival

The baby will be here before you know it, so now is the time to whisk yourselves away and enjoy some one-on-one time before your world turns upside down.
Family listens to music at mealtime

Use music to encourage good mealtime habits with your kids

Mealtime can be tough, especially with uncooperative kids. Looking for a new solution? Music could be the key to better mealtime habits for the whole family.
Valentine's Day envelope with hearts

Shower your kids with love on Valentine’s Day with these 5 ideas

Valentine's Day is the perfect day to take extra steps to show your kids how much you care. Try these fun ideas to express your heart to your kiddos.
Table filled with snacks ready for a Super Bowl party

Make these easy Super Bowl snacks the whole family will love

You'll be the MVP of the party with these easy, homemade Super Bowl snacks.
Valentine's Day cookies on a table with a bowl

Try a homemade treat: 5 easy Valentine’s Day desserts the kids will love

Try these easy Valentine's Day desserts to make February 14 special for the kids.
Two children are making a snack in the kitchen

These 9 easy no-bake recipes for kids are perfect for independent bakers

Looking for no-bake desserts for your little chef to make for everyone? Try these kid-friendly recipes that only need a few ingredients.
Toddler eating

Mealtime manners for kids you should teach – the most important basics

Table manners are important, but what are the most important mealtime manners that kids must have? Find out here.
Minestrone soup made in Instant Pot

8 healthy Instant Pot recipes that will please every family member

Save time and give the family delicious meals with these healthy instant pot recipes.
Nanny and kids baking a cake

3 easy ways to get your kids excited (and learning) about Chinese New Year

If your kids don't know a lot about Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) and you'd like them to learn a bit about the tradition, here are a few ways.
Parents at crib of their sleeping baby.

How to soothe a baby crying in their sleep and get your rest as well

Have a baby who cries in their sleep? We have the tips and tricks to figure out how to get everyone back to sleep.
Mom making dinner using an air fryer

9 healthy air fryer recipes that will replace fast food and takeout

The kids won't even miss takeout nights with these healthy air fryer recipes.
Delicious sheet-pan dinner for busy families

6 healthy sheet-pan dinners that make cleanup a breeze

For quick and simple meals, try healthy sheet-pan dinners the whole family will love.
Woman tutoring a middle school student in the library

Your local library will help you stick to your New Year’s goals and so much more

Think libraries are only for kids in school? We'll tell you how your local library will help your whole family take on its New Year's goals.
Two kids having fun baking in the kitchen.

6 easy muffin recipes for kids to make with or without your help

Want to see your kids eat something a little healthier? These easy muffin recipes for kids are nutritious and will be a hit.
A teen hugging their parent where both are smiling

Teens hate making New Year’s resolutions, so make one with them

Pick resolutions for 2023 that will double as bonding time with your teen while helping them create positive habits in their future.
A happy family lying down all smiling

New Year’s resolutions the whole family will love to do together

Are you dreading the New Year's resolutions you picked for this year? Then ditch them and try these family resolutions instead.
Family rings in the New Year

Try these realistic parenting resolutions for 2023 – the entire family can benefit

New Year's resolutions need not focus on one person—they can work for the whole family. Revisit parenting habits and create healthy change in your household.
A family eating a big holiday meal together

Get the family on a healthy eating kick in 2023 with these simple weeknight meals

Get on a family health kick with easy weeknight meals and recipes.
Happy kids at a birthday party

An expert party planner reveals the top kids’ party trends for 2023

Looking for birthday party ideas for your kids? Here are the top kids' party trends for 2023 from party-planning expert Virginia Edelson.
Parent putting together a colorful lunch

A family’s guide to healthy living in 2023, according to an expert

Want to get the family on a healthy path in 2023, but don't know how? We've got expert advice.
Parent and baby in Christmas sweaters.

7 adorable baby Christmas sweaters perfect for your holiday party

Adorable Christmas sweaters your infant will look cute in for the holidays.
The essentials to teach teens how to make a budget

The best ways parents can cut costs and save money in 2023

Here are the best ways for parents to save some money in 2023.
Baby eating puree in a highchair at Christmas

5 holiday purees for baby to include them in the Christmas feast

Don't leave your baby out of the holiday feast. We have tasty holiday purees for baby so everyone will enjoy being at the table.
Santa sitting with a little girl going over the list.

Santa is now just a video chat away with Cameo – check this out!

Keep the kids off the naughty list with a special personalized Santa video from Cameo.
Family of three eating dinner at table at home

Here are mealtime rituals for kids to keep them engaged at the dinner table

Sitting down together for meals get trickier when you have children. Try our mealtime routines for kids to help everyone be involved at dinner.
Baby bump wrapped up like a Christmas present

7 charming ideas for a Christmas pregnancy announcement

Need holly jolly Christmas pregnancy announcement ideas for this holiday season? Unwrap these cute suggestions.
Toddler having fun outside in the snow

5 winter science activities for kids that go beyond baking soda volcanoes

Get outside and enjoy the cold weather with these cool winter science activities for toddlers.
Mom and toddler doing holiday crafts

6 holiday crafts for toddlers that are easy for tiny hands

Get festive and creative this season with these easy and fun holiday crafts for toddlers.
Adorable felt snowman craft

5 winter crafts for kids to make when they’re bored and stuck indoors

Need ideas for a wintery afternoon when it's too cold to go out and play? Try these winter crafts for kids on your next snowy day.
Happy baby eating from a red bowl

5 vegetarian baby food recipes that are easy to make

Need simple but healthy baby food options? These five vegetarian baby recipes will taste great and are easy to make.
Leftover Thanksgiving sandwich

6 creative and delicious meals to make with your holiday leftovers that’ll please the whole family

Wondering what to do with all those Thanksgiving day leftovers? We have six ideas for easy, tasty dinners and snacks.
Toddler being spoon-fed breakfast

6 of the best toddler cereals to offer your child that aren’t packed with sugar

Although most cereals are packed with sugar, there are still some healthy options. We list the best toddler cereals that your kiddo will enjoy.
Child and parents playing hide-and-seek in their living room

Indoor activities during the rain to keep kids busy and happy

Don't worry about keeping your kids occupied on a rainy day. Check out some of our ideas for fun and entertaining indoor play.
Fall family dinner

Tasty fall recipes to warm up your belly and your table

Embrace that autumn chill and warm up your table with these tasty fall recipes the family will love.
Family unloading groceries at home

8 cheap but yummy dinner ideas that will save you some serious dough

These cheap dinner recipes will be a hit with the family and are budget-friendly meals.