Family Fun

5 Games to play at the dinner table

Kat Hobza — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0800

The dinner table is an excellent time for families to reconnect at the end of the day — but some families miss this opportunity by getting into the habit of watching TV during dinner. We've got a few ideas to bring fun back to dinnertime.

Worst kid movies of 2012

Maria Mora — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0800

This year brought instant classics like Brave and ParaNorman to the silver screen. It also brought a handful of duds that won’t leave your family rushing to the rental store. Find out what we selected as the worst kid movies of 2012.

Best kid movies of 2012

Maria Mora — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0800

Miss some of these fantastic films earlier in the year? Check them out on DVD and have a fun movie night with the whole family. Here are our top kid movie picks for 2012.

A magical family adventure on Disney Cruise Line

Kori Ellis — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0800

October was a big month in our household. We finalized our son's adoption and the next day, we left Galveston aboard the Disney Magic for a magical family adventure to the Caribbean.

Budget-friendly ways to have fun as a family

Laura Moriarity — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:46:00 -0700

The key to sticking to your budget when planning family fun is to know when to say yes and when to say no. Learn how to use your local resources to say yes to less expensive family activities!

6 Ways to increase family fun

Laura Moriarity — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:33:00 -0700

You love your family, but sometimes everyday business can drain the fun out of being together. Here are six easy ways to put the fun back in your family.

Family fun: Bring out your inner artist

Michelle Maffei — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:00:00 -0700

If you're looking for some fun for the entire family, try a little creative expression. Not sure you have the knack? No sweat! You don't need a degree in art to bring out your family's inner artists.

Fun ideas to entertain the little ones left at home

SheKnows Parenting Editors — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:00:00 -0700

Now that the school-aged kids are hard at work at school, you need something fun for your preschooler kids still at home. Many children cry when they see their older brothers and sisters heading off to school, but with these fun ideas, they'll be glad to push the others out the door and on their way so they can get creative — with their food!

Free activities for kids

Abbi Perets — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0700

Running out of ideas — and money — to keep your kids entertained? Try a free kids activity! SheKnows has four great free activities for kids that you can easily do to entertain your family. The best part: The free activities often inspire more creativity — and are more fun — than those that cost money.

Tips for choosing movies for family movie night

Kori Ellis — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Family movie night is a fun tradition that kids of all ages enjoy. It provides an opportunity for the entire family to spend quality time together while being introduced to new films and classic favorites. Follow these tips for choosing movies for family movie night, and enjoy the show!

Prioritizing fun as a family

Kori Ellis — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:07:00 -0700

Most families live a very busy lifestyle. Parents work long hours and kids are consumed by school and extracurricular activities. Sometimes we end up neglecting one thing that is very important -- family fun. Read on to find out why you should make fun as a family a priority.

Beat the heat with active water toys

Kristin Morency — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:00:00 -0700

From sprinklers and water blasters to pool toys galore, there are tons of ways for kids and families to stay cool — and fit — during the dog days of summer.

Family fun night: Plan a Dr. Seuss extravaganza!

Naomi de la Torre — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 01:03:00 -0700

Looking for an exciting theme for your next family fun night? Open up a wacky world of fun and have a tongue-twisting good time when you plan a Dr. Seuss extravaganza for your family!

Ways to enjoy Dr. Seuss as a family

Naomi de la Torre — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 01:01:00 -0700

It’s time to get Seussical! Dr. Seuss’s wild and wacky imagination has been fuel for family fun for generations. Looking for some sensational and oh-so-silly ways to enjoy Dr. Seuss as a family? Check out our selection of crafts, games, activities and more.

Top 10 water games to cool you down

Molly Cerreta Smith — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:00:00 -0700

Even if you don't have a pool, you can make a splash this summer with some fun water play that the whole family will love. Check out our 10 favorite ways to get wet this summer.

5 Uses for a cardboard box

Kori Ellis — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Sometimes the simplest things can keep your kids engaged. We often throw out cardboard boxes without giving them a second thought. Truth be told, cardboard boxes can be turned into a number of fantastic things for kids -- from a fort to a shape sorter to a diorama.

Helping kids stay occupied

Kori Ellis — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:48:00 -0700

When kids are out of school for the summer, it can become difficult for parents to find new, interesting ways to keep them engaged and occupied. This summer, get creative with your kids and help them find unique things to do beyond playing video games and hanging out at the pool.

Family fun at the park: Packing checklist

Christina Caldwell — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:10:00 -0700

Heading to the park with the entire family can be a fun and memorable experience, but it only takes one packing misstep to put a damper on the entire day. Make sure you’re prepared. We’ve put together a list that will make sure you never leave the house without the park day essentials.

Beat the heat: Cool ways to have summertime family fun

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:07:00 -0700

Summer is all about soaking in the sun, and beating off the sweat! Here are five cool ways to deliver summertime family fun.

Tips for keeping playtime fun and engaging

Kori Ellis — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:01:00 -0700

You don't have to buy new toys all the time to keep playtime engaging for your children. With a little creativity, you can keep your kids occupied while they have a lot of fun -- and they might learn something along the way too.

7 Family fun ideas in the great outdoors

Mary Fetzer — Tue, 01 May 2012 06:07:00 -0700

In an age of computers, video games and cell phones, it's easy to lose sight of all that nature has to offer. Grab your kids, put away the family's techie gadgets and go explore the great outdoors!