popular topics in summer
- CampingThe 5 Best Family Tents for Camping This SummerEditorâs Note: We know raising kids can be hard. Thatâs why weâre dedicated to making your life easier with the latest and greatest parenting advice and products. We wanted to let you know that if you chose to purchase one of the i...Charise Rohm Nulsen
- Best ToysThe 7 Best Sprinklers for Kids for Summer FunEditorâs Note: We know raising kids can be hard. Thatâs why weâre dedicated to making your life easier with the latest and greatest parenting advice and products. We wanted to let you know that if you chose to purchase one of the i...Jacqueline Weiss
- Best ToysTop 10 New Outdoor Toys for SummerIt's time to stock up on summer toys for your kids! Check out these fun new summer toys and games that are sure to be a hit for yard and beach playtime. Editor’s Note: We know raising kids can be hard. That’s why we’re dedicated to makin...Erin Dower
- Best ToysThe 7 Best Kids’ Skateboards According to Real ParentsEditorâs Note: We know raising kids can be hard. Thatâs why weâre dedicated to making your life easier with the latest and greatest parenting advice and products. We wanted to let you know that if you chose to purchase one of the i...Elisa Cinelli
- Outdoor ActivitiesThe Ultimate Guide to Backyard Camping This SummerAs the country slowly reopens, parents are trying to figure out the annual summer vacation. With social distancing still imperative, backyard camping makes for an ideal family staycation. While you might not be able to camp in the forest, or m...Marc Broussard
- Best ToysTop 12 New Outdoor Toys for SummerEditorâs Note: We know raising kids can be hard. Thatâs why weâre dedicated to making your life easier with the latest and greatest parenting advice and products. We wanted to let you know that if you chose to purchase one of the i...Jennifer Caffelle
- Water PlayFun Water Games for Every AgeWhat's the best way to beat the boredom and distract your kids from the lure of video games? Play some water games, of course! And no, you don't even need a pool to beat the heat. Just head out into your backyard and get busy having fun. Even the...Rebecca Desfosse
- Best Toys5 Must-Have Summer ToysEditorâs Note:Â We know raising kids can be hard. Thatâs why weâre dedicated to making your life easier with the latest and greatest parenting advice and products. We wanted to let you know that if you chose to purchase one of th...Charise Rohm Nulsen
- Activities and CraftsThe Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Kids and FamiliesIt’s finally summer! Your kids have anxiously been awaiting a season of fun, and there are a string of long, empty days ahead just waiting to be filled. If you need a little inspiration, here’s a list of activities to keep your family busy a...Charise Rohm Nulsen
- Entertainment and ActivitiesAMC Movie Discounts Summer 2019When it comes to summer break, having some fun activities planned out makes all the difference in your kids’ attitude, as well as yours. It’s important to get out of the house and have some fun. More: How to Make the Transition from the Sch...Brittany McCabe
- Summer Crafts and ActivitiesThe 10 Best Beach-Themed Crafts and ActivitiesSand, seashells, and stones can provide hours of family fun both on the beach and at home. Get some ideas for beach-related activities, games, and crafts to try with kids of any age. ...Erin Dower
- SummerHow to Make the Transition from the School Schedule to Summer ModeWhile the summer can be fun and a highly anticipated season, it can also create a new level of stress for working parents as they try to figure out how to balance setting up child care, creating a summer schedule, and making sure there are plenty...Charise Rohm Nulsen
- Mom's Health and FitnessWe Tested 5 Sunblocks for Mom and Here's What We FoundYou know you do it. We all do. You spend 15 minutes covering your kid in sunblock from head to toe, but you don't put any on yourself. Or, you throw on a light layer of whatever you've put on your kid before you head out the door. Well it's t...Laurie Mega
- Home Decorating5 Simple (and Cheap) Backyard Renovation IdeasLooking to spruce up your backyard? There are a whole bunch of ways to create an inviting oasis without breaking the bank—or your back. Here are five ways to update your yard so your family enjoys it all summer long. Build a Fire Pit Credi...Erin Ollila
- Outdoor GamesTop 10 Neighborhood Games for All AgesRemember when you were a child, and everyone in your neighborhood would gather for a rousing game of kickball or hide and seek? When the dog days of summer get boring, get outside and get everyone in the neighborhood involved with one of these fa...Lindsay Hutton
- Summer CampRelax: There's Still Time to Make Sure Your Kids Are Happy Campers This SummerLast summer, it wasn’t until May that I realized my son would be out of school in less than a month with no summer programs to keep him busy while I worked. I panicked and ended up cobbling together a bunch of weekly camps (think: robotics camp...Rebecca Desfosse
- Activities and CraftsHow to Make a Seashell MagnetPreserve your beach memories by making seashell magnets for your fridge. Putting them together is easy, and you can use any type of shell you find in the sand. Seashell Magnets Craft Materials:Seashells Small dried or silk flowers Magnetic strip...
- SummerSummer Fun For Moms: 4 Fabulous Mom's Day Out IdeasLet's face it, the hustle and bustle of day camps, art classes, and swim lessons doesn't always mean summer fun for moms. It's easy to forget to take time for yourself during the summer, and without a doubt, the other moms in your friend circle f...Kelly Sundstrom