11 Cheap (Or Free) Winter Activities To Do With Kids Thrifty parents share some of their favorite budget-friendly ways to keep their kids engaged and entertained indoors and outside. By Mia Taylor Depending on where in the country your family lives, winter can be a challenging time for kids who are cooped up inside amid the chillier weather. Keeping them entertained…
7 Places to Donate Toys This Christmas If you’re looking to donate new or gently used toys this season, add these seven places to your list. By Holly Garcia The holidays are here. It’s the season of cheer, and what better way to get your family in the Christmas spirit than by giving back? Yes, kids understand the excitement and anticipation…
Navigating School Functions When You’re an Introverted Parent All of the social demands of being involved in your child’s school community can feel like too much when you are an introverted parent. Here are some ways one mom has found to make it more manageable. By Mia Carella I slowly approached the door and paused. I nervously straightened my shirt, took…
22 Chore Ideas for Every Type of Kid Find a chore your kid loves to do, and start a habit of wanting to help out that’ll last a lifetime. By Catherine Newman To get your young kids into the habit of helping with chores, you have to figure out which ones they love to do. (Tackle the complex and tedious ones as…
14 Family Halloween Movies to Watch This October Looking for chills and thrills this fall season? Check out our round-up of the best family-friendly Halloween movies. By Suelain Moy It’s time to get spooky! We rounded up the best Halloween movies for families—some of which are available on your favorite streaming services. The classic films will deliver plenty of thrills for Mom,…
It’s Okay To Let Your Kids Indulge in Sweets This Halloween One night of extra candy won’t hurt kids, but negative talk about it can lead to unhealthy food relationships. By Tanay Howard Parents are gearing up for what is arguably the sweetest holiday for our kiddos: Halloween. After spending way too many hours collecting and sorting mountains of candy, we…
12 Fun Halloween Activities for Kids You Can Do at Home Whether you have a fourth grader obsessed with STEM experiments or a kindergartner who loves squishing slime, get into the spooky spirit with these easy Halloween activities for toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids. By Christin Perry Feeling stretched thin trying to come up with cool new activities for your kids?…
10 Unisex Latinx Baby Names to Honor Your Roots Choosing a baby name can be tricky. Here’s how to choose one for your baby that has meaning. By Christina Montoya Fiedler Choosing a baby name is undoubtedly one of the hardest decisions a parent can make — it’s the one gift you give your child that they will potentially carry…
A Guide to Saving Money on Back-to-School Expenses Back-to-school season can put a huge dent in your wallet. Follow these easy tips to save money on school supplies, clothes, dorm furniture, technology, and more. By Nicole Harris It’s no secret that back-to-school shopping really puts a strain on your budget. In 2021, families planned to spend an average of $848.90 on…
6 Small Ways to Make Each of Your Kids Feel Special Found: Simple but powerful ways to ensure all of your children feel like a VIP. By Devan McGuinness Parenthood is the ultimate juggling act, and at no time is that more clear than when you’re trying to spread your time and attention among your children. Striking this delicate balance…
