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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.
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Important driving behaviors to teach your teen

Teaching a teen to drive isn't easy, but it's important to make sure yours has these driving behaviors.
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.
Hands creating paper snowflakes

How to make paper snowflakes – a simple guide for a fun winter crafting project

Looking for an easy snowflake craft? Here's how to make paper snowflakes with kids of all ages.
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.
Dad sharing words of encouragement with his son

20 words of encouragement for kids you probably don’t use enough

What should you say to encourage a child? These 20 words of encouragement for kids are empowering.
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Why teaching responsibility to children is crucial to their development

Why is teaching kids responsibility so important? Here's how to instill this value in your kids.
Setting a daily routine

Why kids need routines and how you’re hurting your children by not enforcing them

Routines for kids are important. Learn why routines help set up your kids for success.
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.
Hands putting together a snowman craft

7 creative snowman crafts to keep your kindergartner entertained

Try these easy snowman crafts with kindergarteners or kids of all ages this winter.
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.
Profile of teen boy struggling with acne

Help teens deal with breakouts and acne: Top tips for your adolescent to work through this common skin issue

Looking for help for teen acne? Here's our guide on ways to handle breakouts and when to go to a dermatologist.
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.
Teen girl moving into college

Ways to keep in touch when your teen heads off to college – easy advice to follow to ease you mind

Teen going to college soon? Don't worry, we've got the best ways to help you stay in touch.
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.
Kids having fun making holiday crafts

8 cute holiday crafts for kids that create fond memories for years to come

Holiday crafts for kids are a wonderful way to create treasured keepsakes. Try these cute and easy ideas.
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.
Kwanzaa holiday table setting

Immerse your kids in culture by teaching them about holidays around the world

Learning about holidays around the world for kids helps to explore cultural diversity. Here are six winter holidays to explore.
Teen playing video games at his desk.

5 hobbies for teens that will help combat their addiction to video games

Is a video game addiction brewing with your teen? Try these hobbies to replace video games.
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.
Happy pregnant mom wearing a maternity witch costume for Halloween

7 best pregnant Halloween costumes that won’t break the bank

These best pregnant Halloween costumes are under $40 and will show off your adorable baby bump.
teen girls arguing with her mom about homework

Doing homework doesn’t have to be a chore: 5 ways parents can help their kids

Homework assignments do have to be completed and do have a purpose. So, how can you stop the homework drama after school?
View from a scenic railroad fall foliage ride

Ride the rails this fall to see autumn’s colors

Take a train ride on a scenic railroad to see fall foliage this autumn.
toddler girl and her dad having fun with music and movement activity.

8 best movement and music activities for toddlers: Get them engaged (and tired)

Try these 8 music and movement activities to get toddlers moving.
Girl playing with hula hoop in the backyard

10 fun games kids (and adults) can play with a hula hoop

There are many ways to have fun with a hula hoop. Our list of 10 hula hoop games is sure to be a hit with kids and parents.
A couple holding a gender reveal balloon

5 alternatives to gender reveal parties that are both safe and fun

These are 5 great alternatives to gender reveal parties.
Child sponge painting

Why sponge painting is a great way to kickstart imagination

Here's why sponge painting is great for your little one's development.
Father and son playing a game of chess

Chess for kids: Why this is a fantastic activity for your 7-year-old

There's a great reason why kids should learn chess.
preschool girl having fun playing soccer

What are the benefits of sports in child development? We break it down

Sports for 3-year-olds are important for their development. Here's why your tot needs to be as active as possible.
Grandpa opening gifts with his grandkids.

The best gifts under $20 for grandparents who have everything

These holiday presents under $20 are perfect for grandparents and will make them smile.
Little boy drawing in an art book with colored pencils

6 creative YouTubers who can teach your 6-year-old to draw

Drawing is a skill anyone can learn. These six YouTubers teach kids how to draw.
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How to teach your child to tie shoes using YouTube videos

These five YouTube videos will help your child learn to tie their shoes.
Decorations for a Harry Potter party

How to throw a magical Harry Potter marathon for your kids

Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with a magical movie marathon.
Three girls having fun jumping rope outside

9 easy, timeless jump-rope games every kid will love

Looking for fun jump-rope games to get your kids outside and playing? Try these timeless jump-rope games.
Cute baby boy.

What color will your baby’s eyes be? Find out with a baby eye color predictor

With a baby eye color predictor, you can find out what color eyes your baby might have.
Child painting at an art-themed painting party

All the tips and tricks you need for a fantastic art-themed birthday party for your kid

Your 7-year-old will love having an art-themed birthday party, and here's why.
Woman standing with a coffee while her electric car charges

Why you shouldn’t buy an electric vehicle for your family road trip

Here's why an electric vehicle may not be the best choice if your family loves road tripping.
Family on couch watching TV

5 best movies on Disney+ Dad will want to stream on Father’s Day

There are a lot of movies dads will like on Disney+. Here are five marvelous movies to stream with Dad on Father's Day.
Five kids reading on a bench outside.

4 best Juneteenth picture books to teach kids about the holiday

We list the best Juneteenth picture books that can teach kids about the holiday.
Parents watching TV with their teen daughter.

4 great Netflix movies to stream with your teen this Juneteenth

Looking for movies to watch on Juneteenth? Netflix has great options.
Kids with sunglasses in a pool

Marco Polo for kids, in or out of the water

The game Marco Polo is a classic pool activity played in the summer. We discuss how to make it a safe and fun game for all ages in and out of the pool.
View of the sunset over the Grand Canyon

Make your Grand Canyon family vacation epic with these 5 tips

Our Grand Canyon family vacation tips go beyond viewing the rim and Rim Village.
Summer camp sign

5 incredible summer camp games perfect for your next endlessly boring summer day

Try these summer camp games the next time your kids are bored at home.
Indian Instant Pot recipe

5 tasty Instant Pot Indian recipes that will spice up your family dinners

These 5 Instant Pot Indian recipes are easy to make and will add some spice to your springtime dinners.
Cooked salmon on a plate

5 Instant Pot salmon recipes your kids will actually eat without complaint

Try these tasty Instant Pot salmon recipes your kids will actually love.
Preschoolers having fun in gym class

10 essential social skills your preschooler needs to learn now

These social skills activities for preschoolers are crucial for toddlers to learn before their school years.
Young kid watering the garden outdoors

10 outdoor chores that teach school-age kids responsibility

Chores help kids gain a sense of responsibility. They can do these 10 outdoor jobs safely.