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  1. 5 car activities for preschoolers
    By Sarah W. Caron on Nov 2, 2009
    Heading out on a road trip? Keeping little kids entertained while driving long distances can be tricky. But with a few easy tricks...
  2. How vacations make kids smarter
    By Abbi Perets on Oct 26, 2009
    If you thought that your kids lost some of their smarts over summer vacation, you wouldn't be alone. That's what most parents think...
  3. 8 Backyard games to keep kids entertained
    By Suzi Milovanovic on Jun 17, 2009
    This season, your backyard may be an alternative to theme parks and mega-resorts, or as the place to decompress after one of these...
  4. 7 Unique Father’s Day gifts
    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Jun 3, 2009
    Though Ben Stiller recently admitted that he wants a tie for Father's Day (he explained, "That's when you feel like you've actually...
  5. Disney vacation tips
    By Ami Burns on May 12, 2009
    Looking for a magical family vacation that won't break the bank? Lou Mongello doesn’t work for Disney, but he sure loves the...
  6. Garden with your kids
    By Abbi Perets on May 5, 2009
    It's that time of year when you'd love an excuse to spend some time outdoors. And what kid can resist digging in the dirt? Plan and...
  7. Losing weight as a family
    By Abbi Perets on Apr 28, 2009
    How can your family lose weight together? Peeling off those winter layers reveals a few extra pounds for many of us. And since kids...
  8. Exposing kids to their cultural roots
    By Abbi Perets on Mar 24, 2009
    If you have family living in another country, why not take advantage of this learning opportunity by planning an extended family...
  9. Fun activities for the whole family - even the dog!
    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Mar 12, 2009
    You grab the kids and you're all set for a day of fun with the family. But, wait! You can't leave Fido behind! Dogs have been...
  10. Easy family meals: Save time and money on dinner
    By Abbi Perets on Feb 5, 2009
    You have to eat, right? But who has time to cook? And as you stand in front of your empty refrigerator, your children clamor to be...
  11. 5 Kid-friendly New Year's celebration ideas
    By Vicki Salemi on Dec 29, 2008
    When it comes to bringing in the new year with kids, let’s face it: the rules have changed from your long lost singleton days....
  12. How families can give back this holiday season
    By Sarah W. Caron on Nov 10, 2008
    With the holiday season right around the corner, thoughts are turning to party plans, gift purchasing and wrapping duties. But what...
  13. Great activity ideas for the weekend with your family
    By Caroline Gutierrez Goddard on Sep 24, 2008
    Everybody’s workin' for the weekend -- your family included. Here are some fun ways to maximize your fun on the two days of the...
  14. How to help kids really know their grandparents -- regardless...
    By Beth Sanders on Jul 7, 2008
    When I was a kid, all we had to do was walk across the street to go visit grandma and grandpa. In fact, grandpa had a barber shop on...
  15. 10 tips for a successful day of yard sale shopping
    By   on Jun 9, 2008
    For the true bargain hunter, nothing is more exhilarating than coming home from a day of garage sale shopping with a trunk full of...
  16. Gifts for recent college or high school graduates
    By Lori Wilson on May 9, 2008
    It’s the time of year when strains of Pomp and Circumstance can be heard all over the country at high schools and colleges, with...
  17. Fitness that's fun: The hula hoop revival
    By Marla Hardee Milling on Apr 1, 2008
    Sure, we all know that it's important to stay fit. Still we resist. Why? The biggest obstacle to getting enough exercise is that...
  18. Go on a treasure hunt: A geocaching primer
    By Marla Hardee Milling on Apr 1, 2008
    You don't have to be a pirate of the Caribbean or a six-year-old at a birthday party to love a good treasure hunt. An outdoor...
  19. Duck Shoot game
    By Kori Ellis on Apr 1, 2008
    Now you can have a little carnival replica in your own home with this Duck Shoot game. It's fun for all ages! The package includes...
  20. The keys to good self esteem: Free time and a passion
    By Cait Braeden on Feb 5, 2008
    One of the most important things you can do as a parent is to sponsor good self esteem in your child. If a child believes in...

Whether it's a rainy day activity or children's crafts you seek, we have plenty of ideas for kid-appropriate fun! Our parenting guide offers instructions for easy holiday crafts... Valentine's Day decorations, Halloween party planning and pumpkin carving templates, autumn leaf crafts, Fourth of July activities, Thanksgiving turkey crafts and more. Get into the holiday spirit with our Christmas ornaments and child-friendly decorating ideas.

We've got educational activities for summer break (and the rest of the year, too!), slumber party planning and birthday party ideas. For rainy days, pull out the Perler beads, some cross-stitch, or teach your child to knit or crochet. Looking for something even simpler? Get out the crayons and fill in some of our coloring page printouts. If you're looking for some real memory-making opportunities, make a time capsule with your family - or check out our geocaching primer for a treasure hunting adventure. Do you like board games like Monopoly, Cranium, Scrabble or Boggle? Plan a family board game night!

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