4 Outdoor Excursions to Beat the Summer Heat
The air conditioning is running and the kids are begging for more screen time. But we're going outside. Here are four ideas for when it's scorching outside.
5 Budget-Friendly Tips for Hitting the Open Road this Summer
On a family road trip, the good outweighs the bad, and even the bad always makes for a funny memory. Here are five tips for making the most of it.
How To Spend More Time Outside As a Family
While the benefits of spending time outdoors are clear, it can be hard to come up with activities that everyone will enjoy. Here are ideas for family fun.
4 Essential Truths About Camping with Kids
AA may be responsible for the popularity of the Serenity Prayer, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t perfect in other situations, like taking your kids camping.
10 Tips for Toddler Camping Like a Boss
We usually take our three-year-old camping for a weekend about half a dozen times every summer, so these 10 tips are rooted in our personal experiences.
Why Blocks Are the One Toy Every Kid Should Have on Their Shelf
Research that explores the effect of constructive play has found that assembling blocks comes with many benefits.
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Enjoy Nature in Winter
With the slow crawl of the cold season, the kids beg to stay curled up in front of the TV. But getting them outside is the key to staying sane. Here's how.
Throw a Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Party
Whether you couldn’t find a sitter for New Year’s Eve or you don’t feel like heading out in the fray, you can still have a fun, kid-friendly celebration. Here's how.
6 Simple Ways to Support Your Toddler's Independent Play
Fostering solo play is vital to the growth and development of your little one - and even the clingiest of toddlers can do it. Here's how to get started.
3 Ways to Choose Toys that Grow with your Baby
Babies are constantly developing and transforming, Here are three ways to pick toys that will stay relevant and fun as your baby changes and grows.
These 7 Books Can Inspire Kids to Get Up and Move
Here are seven books that will make your child want to put down the controller and move their feet.
7 Reasons Why Being in Nature is Essential for Kids
There is much that nature can do for us all. The following are seven significant reasons to convince you to make more time for it with your whole family.
Slow Down: The Value of Outdoor Adventures at Your Kids' Pace
While you're busy fretting about advancing on the trail, the kids have found a bend in the river to explore. Consider the big picture: making a memory.
Nature as Canvas: Fun and Easy Outdoor Crafts
We’ve got a ton of fun crafts you can try, as well as some of the many reasons why getting your kids outside is one of the most important things you can do.
The Liberating Effect of Playing Outside in the Rain
Why is rain always the playing outside deal-breaker? There's a magic that happens when we turn kids (and ourselves) loose under a downpour.
11 Toys Siblings Can Enjoy Together Squabble-Free
Is there a way to avoid the playtime battlefield? Maybe not completely, but a few select choices might encourage cooperation over competition.
10 After-Dark Activities for Kids Who Love Nature
Even if your kids play outside during the day, these 10 activities will connect your child with the natural world at night.
While we might be tempted to schedule and program our children constantly, a balance of time for free play can be extremely valuable.
A Halloween Song to Get the Whole Family Dancing
A new Halloween track is funky, fun, and chaotic in all the right ways — easy to dance to while still being addictive enough to sing along with.
10 Reasons You Should Take a Summer Road Trip with Your Kids
2,100 miles in an automobile with two kids might sound like a nightmare. But with a hearty sense of adventure (and humor) it could be the best trip ever.
Harnessing the Power of Play, Even if I Have to Steal it From my Kids
When adults play they are able to let go of daily stresses and be present in the moment, if only briefly. Playing with our kids can be excellent medicine.
Songs for snuggling and singing and falling asleep
For the past nine plus years, I've sung this song nearly every night. I suppose I had an average affinity for it as a child.
10 Breweries and Wineries to Visit With Kids in Tow
Breweries around the country are becoming recognized for their family-friendly features and vibe. Weekend plans, anyone?
5 Ways to Up the Fun Factor at Museums, Zoos, and Aquariums
Educational outings can be challenging when different ages are involved. Enhance your trip and engage all levels of development with these fun games.