Entertainment and Activities
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Entertainment and ActivitiesThanksgivingBy 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!
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Entertainment and ActivitiesToysBy 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.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesToysBy 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.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesGift IdeasBy 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!
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Entertainment and ActivitiesHalloweenBy 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.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesHalloweenBy 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!
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Entertainment and ActivitiesHalloweenBy Charise Rohm Nulsen
We've rounded up our favorite COVID masks that double as Halloween costumes in 2020.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesHalloweenBy Charise Rohm Nulsen
If you don’t feel completely comfortable with traditional trick or treating during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still plenty of ways to make the most of Halloween this year and have a blast.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesBeing OnlineBy Miranda Altice
Looking for some of the latest and greatest electronic gadgets on kids' wish lists? Take a look at these electronic toys and gifts that are sure to delight your tech-loving kid.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesToysBy Elisa Cinelli
Experts agree that simple toys are best for babies’ developing minds. We took the time to research all the best wooden toys out there and we spoke with real parents to help us compile our list of the very best wooden toys for babies.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesGift IdeasBy Jennifer Caffelle
If you're struggling to shop for your teen this holiday season, we’ve broken down our favorite stocking stuffer ideas for boys, girls and gender neutral options.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesToysBy Charise Rohm Nulsen
We consulted with experts, parents, and special education educators to round up the best sensory toys on the market for kids with special needs.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesGift IdeasBy Charise Rohm Nulsen
A personalized gift featuring a baby's name is always a favorite of parents. Whether you’re buying this as a birthday gift, christening gift, or baby shower present, you can feel certain that one of these personalized baby name meaning gifts will be a hit.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesBooksBy Jennifer Caffelle
Whether you're looking for a throwback Halloween book or something new and exciting for this year, we've got you covered. Our favorite nostalgic stories from the '60s, '70s, and '80s will delight your kids and help you revisit childhood memories of this fun and spooky season. Plus, our list of what's trending for this year will keep kids engaged and excited with their favorite characters.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesBooks
A growing body of research shows that there are many benefits to kids when they read to dogs. Here are four reasons you should encourage your kids to read to their pets according to an animal behavior expert.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesBooksBy Miranda Altice
Now more than ever, it’s important to make sure we supply our children with literature, whether fiction or nonfiction, that helps them understand and become more compassionate to diversity and combating racism. To help you navigate through such a difficult topic, we’ve put together a list of 25 children’s books to teach kids about race and racism.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesFamily GamesBy Jacqueline Weiss
Kids don't have to go to an expensive camp to have a blast this summer! Bust summer boredom with these classic camp-inspired activities and crafts you can do at home with your kids. Find both indoor and outdoor activities for groups and individuals.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesToysBy Elisa Cinelli
Montessori toys encourage development and independence from a young age. We’ve consulted with experts and real parents to bring you a round-up of the best Montessori toys for babies and toddlers.
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