Entertainment and Activities

Use this volunteer vacation checklist to get organized before your next trip and to help prepare your family prepare for the journey.

By Lauren Anderson

We've compiled the ulimate list of activities for kids at home this winter and during the pandemic. We've rounded up our favorite activities for kids including DIY and craft ideas, learning activities, imaginative play ideas, kitchen fun, and ways to give back.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Car toys for toddlers promote imagination through pretend play and can help children developmentally as well. We've rounded up our favorite car toys on the market.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

We've put together the ultimate list of Christmas music albums and songs featuring the classics and what's trending this year.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Plan ahead for long car rides with kids and plane journeys with toddlers. Here are15 fun toys for young kids to keep them happy and entertained while traveling.

By Jennifer Caffelle

These old and new Christmas tales will get everybody into the holiday spirit! There's a book on the list for children (and children at heart) of any age.

By Jennifer Caffelle

We could all use a little holiday cheer this year. Help get your children into the holiday spirit by trying these 10 ways to spread Christmas cheer, whether it be with family, friends, neighbors or strangers.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Having these five must-have items from Dreambaby® will have your little one traveling with ease and will make parents’ lives much more stress-free this holiday season.

By Lauren Anderson

In accordance with the CDC's most recent recommendations regarding gatherings, we have put together a list of eight virtual holiday and Christmas activities to try this year. Pick and choose the ones that sound fun to you and your family!

By Miranda Altice

Inspired by classic Christmas movies to festive decorations and mouth-watering foods, these Elf on the Shelf names are sure to be a hit.

By Jennifer Caffelle

With the ongoing COVID pandemic, it's likely you and your familly will be spending more time indoors this winter. Be sure to stock up on these fun and educational toys, games, books, and activities to keep the kids engaged and learning this winter.

By Elisa Cinelli

In light of the CDC's most recent recommendations regarding Thanksgiving and the pandemic, we have put together a list of eight virtual Thanksgiving activities to try this year. Pick and choose the ones that sound fun to you and your family!

By Elisa Cinelli

Joke-telling is a great way to encourage everyone to loosen up and laugh together, making memories that will last for a lifetime. Check out our list of 40 kid-friendly Thanksgiving puns and jokes to share around the table this year!

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Finding toys that aren't made in China or another faraway place can be tricky, so we've done some of the legwork for you. Check out this list of super-fun toys that are proudly made in the USA. Not only will you have the satisfaction of knowing you're supporting the U.S. economy — you'll also appreciate that the toys are more likely to meet and exceed product safety standards and be much more "green" in some cases, too.

By Elisa Cinelli

If you’re stumped for gift ideas and you're wondering what the best toys are, forget about all the new toys on the market. Instead, put some tunes on your retro record player and consider one of these classic toys.

By L. Elizabeth Forry

Searching for cool birthday gifts for a 6-year-old or a 10-year old? Find the perfect gift ideas for elementary school kids!

By Kate Wehr

Looking for a good movie for teens this Halloween? Here's 28 of the best scary movies for tweens and teens that will put you in a Halloween mood.

By Jennifer Caffelle

Your Halloween celebration can include much more than just costumes and trick-or-treating. These simple, not-too-scary Halloween games will help you host the best Halloween party ever!