Entertainment and Activities

Generate an interest in the environment with your kids this Earth Day with these 10 eco-friendly craft ideas.

Do your kids look forward to opening their Easter baskets each year, but it leaves you dreading the sugar rush that comes along with it? Try these Easter basket fillers and alternatives to candy this year.

Looking for the best first birthday gifts for a 1-year-old? Our expert guide features top-rated toys, books, and games for your little one's first birthday.

It's the birthday every girl looks forward to—her sweet 16th. A special year deserves a special gift. To inspire you, we've collected some birthday gift ideas that ought to charm any teenage girl, and we've got options for every budget.

Teenagers can be a tough crowd to please! If you're racking your brains for that perfect gift, check out our 15 ideas for teen birthdays list and save yourself some serious hassle (and time!). You never know - you might get a 'thanks' as well!

A good-enough parent is better than one who pretends to be perfect. Dr. John Arden PhD, ABPP weighs in with clinical studies that prove why this is the case.

No matter how amazing the trip itinerary is, there will be times when your children get bored. Here are three tried and true ways to keep kids busy and entertained while traveling.

Here’s your ultimate guide to celebrating International Women’s Day with kids. We're featuring our favorite International Women's Day activities including crafts, printables, virtual events, books, and tv shows and movies.

All children are born with the capacity, and the drive, to get lost in their imagination. But our culture is slowly knocking this type of play. Here's how parents can encourage independent play and foster creativity.

Sick of handing your kids the tablet for screen time? Try audiobooks instead. They're perfect after a long day when the kids just won't go to bed or when traveling. Here are a few of our favorite audiobook resources for families.

We don’t have to buy into the Hallmark version of Valentine’s Day, but a holiday focused on love gives us the chance to share some valuable lessons with our kids. This year let's redefine the holiday with a focus on empathy, kindness, generosity, and education.

Not sure what to buy this year? Discover 12 creative unique Valentine's Day gifts for kids, including personalized keepsakes, DIY crafts, books, tech, and quality time!

If it's your first Valentine's Day as parents, it's important to set the expectations for what to expect. Have a conversation with your partner beforehand about whether you will celebrate and how to avoid any confusion, stress, or tension.

This winter, don't despair when snow days and holidays leave you with a house full of bored and bickering kids. These fun winter-break activities will keep your children occupied and happy both indoors and out – throughout the frosty season!

With a little creativity and the desire to have some fun, you can design the ultimate scavenger hunt for kids for either indoors or outdoors. We've rounded up our rules for designing the ultimate scavenger hunt, our favorite ready made scavenger hunt ideas, and our favorite themes.

What’s the difference between a toy-share subscription and a toy subscription box? Are they worth the money? Which is right for my child? A child development specialist answers all of your questions.

Christmas morning is truly magical. One mama pours out her heart and her hopes and wishes for her kids of various ages on Christmas morning in this open-letter style piece.

If you're an aunt or uncle without kids yourself, finding the perfect gift for your little niece or nephew can be an exhausting task. Does he still like Thomas the Train? Does she still play with dolls? This is the ultimate guide to the toys that will have them calling you aunt or uncle of the year.