kids activities

Time Management

Working Mom 3.0: Surrendering to summer

The arrival of summer is an interesting time to be a work-at-home mom: You're thrilled to shed the doldrums of winter, but it can...

Family Activities

8 Earth Day traditions kids will love

Get out and play for Earth Day! Take advantage of warmer weather to get outside with your kids and experience and reconnect with the...

Activities for Kids

Wedding activities to keep kids entertained

Weddings can be a snooze fest for youngsters, but keeping kids entertained during the big event can be a piece of cake with the...

Family Activities

6 April Fools' Day pranks and tricks for kids

Sometimes, you have to take a step back from the seriousness of life and just laugh. What better excuse than on April Fools' Day?...

Kids Activity Center

5 Ideas for Big Help projects

Taylor Swift may have scored The Big Help Award at last year's Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, but with a little inspiration, your...

Activities for Kids

At-home science experiments for kids

No bachelor's degree in science necessary! You and your kids can do these science experiments at home! These are simple,...

Super Moms Guide

Cupcake fondue party

Recently, my kids earned a family party for good behavior. Without hesitation my daughter asked for her favorite: Cupcakes! Since...

Crafts

Fingerprint art for St. Patrick’s Day

A touch of green paint, a blank canvas and tiny little thumbs make for adorable thumbprint shamrocks that can be displayed as art or...

School Age Kids

Fight to keep music in your kids' school this month

March marks Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM). Use this time to advocate for your child's school music program.

Activities for Kids

How to make homemade play dough

Making your own play dough is a great kid-friendly activity. Many recipes look and smell delicious, but when the kids take a bite...

Activities for Kids

7 Valentine's Day activities for kids

Most parents of young children don't get to have a romantic Valentine's Day dinner for two. But you can still celebrate in style,...

Family Activities

Throw a Super Bowl Sunday party for kids

Celebrate football’s biggest night with football’s littlest fans. With these kid-tested snacks and age-appropriate activities, throw...

Road Trips & Air Travel

5 Games to play with your child on an airplane

Even the most experienced air travelers are a bit wary of traveling with children. Since you never quite know how your child may...

Winter Recipes

Vegetable and cheese Christmas tree platter

Have no clue what to bring to your friend's annual holiday party? Why not make this stunning Christmas tree platter? In less than 10...

School & Education

Fun ways to introduce other cultures to your kids

Growing up in Toronto, Canada, my closest friends were either born in other countries or first generation immigrants. All were...

Activities for Kids

Create a fairy or dinosaur garden

Whether your kids are into ballerinas or superheroes, you can create a fun succulent garden for imaginative play. Teach your kids...

Family Activities

Fun ideas to entertain the little ones left at home

Now that the school-aged kids are hard at work at school, you need something fun for your preschooler kids still at home. Many...

Parenting How-to

How to throw a kid-friendly Halloween party

With October 31 fast approaching, your kids are sure to beg to have all their friends over for a festive Halloween-themed party....

Preschoolers

Simple ways to find more playtime

School, homework and chores are important, but don't forget to make time for your kids to enjoy plenty of playtime, too!

Preschoolers

Bridging the sibling age gap during playtime

Need ideas to encourage siblings with an age gap to play nicely together? Patience and praise help bridge the gap.

Preschoolers

The importance of play

Want a smart, creative and healthy child? Playtime activities are vital to mental and physical development, so encourage more play...