kids activities

  1. Kids Activity Center

    How to create a rainy day activity box

    By Vicki Clinebell on Jun 1, 2012
    When bad weather has bored kids housebound, pull out an activity box to turn on some smiles!
  2. More Printables & Activities

    Fun games with free printables

    By Vicki Clinebell on Jun 1, 2012
    Fun games and activities to keep kids busy and happy are just a click away! Find printable fun on the internet at no cost!
  3. Activities for Kids

    Simple science to amaze your kids

    By Tiernan McKay on May 29, 2012
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    Wouldn’t it be great to be the coolest mom on the block? Take a step closer to super mom status by doing some simple science...
  4. Crafts

    5 Strawberry basket crafts and activities

    By Michelle Maffei on May 9, 2012
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    Warm weather brings baskets of bright red strawberries to your table, but before you toss that strawberry basket in the trash, it...
  5. Time Management

    Working Mom 3.0: One less thing

    By Stephanie Taylor Christensen on Apr 10, 2012
    Is overachieving leading you to undervalue your own health? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen...
  6. Family Activities

    Gardening for picky eaters

    By Michelle Maffei on Mar 6, 2012
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    Getting your kids to eat their veggies is no easy feat, but with a few simple family gardening tips, you'll get the entire family...
  7. School Age Kids

    12 TV-free Spring Break activities for kids

    By Sarah W. Caron on Feb 21, 2012
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    School breaks are something that kids look forward to. But for parents, it can be daunting to find ways to keep kids occupied (it's...
  8. Family Activities

    Super Bowl ideas for little kids

    By Lisa Steinke on Jan 31, 2012
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    Your favorite team is playing in the Super Bowl, your jersey is laid out and your menu is planned. Just one problem. What are you...
  9. Family Activities

    How to create a winter garden with kids

    By Kori Ellis on Jan 2, 2012
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    In the spring and summer, kids love helping out in the garden with vegetables and flowers. However, when winter rolls around, it can...
  10. Activities for Kids

    How many activities should my child have?

    By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 7, 2011
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    Here's a quick guide to activities for kids of all ages, including recommendations on what different age groups can handle.
  11. Family Activities

    Start a family summer keepsake collection

    By Jen Klein on Sep 4, 2011
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    Year after year, you collect the mementos of summer. Whether they are shells or rocks or magnets from your travels, caring for and...
  12. Family Activities

    5 Ways to make every kid feel special

    By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Aug 17, 2011
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    No two children are alike, so finding ways to make every kid feel special isn’t always easy. Use these five tips to engage with your...
  13. Age by Age

    Online arcade games for kids

    By Michelle Maffei on Aug 2, 2011
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    Summer screen time doesn't have to mean buying the latest game console or heading to the arcade and spending a lot of money. From...
  14. Family Activities

    Mom's guide to packing the perfect beach bag

    By Sarah W. Caron on Jul 25, 2011
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    Bag, sunscreen, book, toys ... What are the must-haves for beach bags this summer? Read on to find out!
  15. Family Activities

    Tips for taking kids to the movie theater

    By Sarah W. Caron on Jul 20, 2011
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    Movie theaters can be intimidating for kids. It's loud, the screen is huge, it's dark and they must stay seated for a period of...
  16. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Fun summer classes to beat boredom

    By Jen Klein on Jul 20, 2011
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    Once summer gets under way, you may find that you need a little more structure to your days than you thought you did. Dreams of...
  17. Activities for Kids

    4 Summer activities to beat the heat

    By Laura Willard on Jul 3, 2011
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    Summer has officially arrived! Along with it in many parts of the country, so has the heat. For moms of toddlers and preschoolers,...
  18. Crafts

    4 Summer crafts and activities kids will love

    By Abbi Perets on Jun 29, 2011
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    Back in March, when camp prices seemed exorbitant, you declared your independence. "I'm staying home with the kids," you said....
  19. Age by Age

    10 Simple ways to bond with kids

    By Kim Grundy on Jun 27, 2011
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    Between work, school and extracurricular activities, you may feel disconnected from your family and kids. If you feel like you are...
  20. Child Development & Health

    Discovering your child's talents

    By Tiernan McKay on Jun 24, 2011
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    Moms and dads around the country know that a child's schedule can quickly fill up when it comes to extra-curricular activities....
  21. Parenting Tips & Advice

    How to organize your family photos

    By Jen Klein on Jun 10, 2011
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    How many photos will you take this summer? A lot? Not too many? They're probably wonderful, both as images and as a reminder of...