Forget the Summer Bucket List, Play Summer Bingo Instead!

by ParentCo.

By mid-July, people begin freaking out about their summer bucket lists. But since this season is supposed all about fun, we created this summer bingo game.

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How To Spend More Time Outside As a Family

by Charlie Fletcher

While the benefits of spending time outdoors are clear, it can be hard to come up with activities that everyone will enjoy. Here are ideas for family fun.

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The Liberating Effect of Playing Outside in the Rain

by ParentCo.

Why is rain always the playing outside deal-breaker? There's a magic that happens when we turn kids (and ourselves) loose under a downpour.

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11 Toys Siblings Can Enjoy Together Squabble-Free

by ParentCo.

Is there a way to avoid the playtime battlefield? Maybe not completely, but a few select choices might encourage cooperation over competition.

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10 After-Dark Activities for Kids Who Love Nature

by ParentCo.

Even if your kids play outside during the day, these 10 activities will connect your child with the natural world at night.

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5 Ways to Foster Free Play

by ParentCo.

While we might be tempted to schedule and program our children constantly, a balance of time for free play can be extremely valuable.

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A Halloween Song to Get the Whole Family Dancing

by Dane Rivera

A new Halloween track is funky, fun, and chaotic in all the right ways — easy to dance to while still being addictive enough to sing along with. 

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10 Reasons You Should Take a Summer Road Trip with Your Kids

by ParentCo.

2,100 miles in an automobile with two kids might sound like a nightmare. But with a hearty sense of adventure (and humor) it could be the best trip ever.

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Harnessing the Power of Play, Even if I Have to Steal it From my Kids

by ParentCo.

When adults play they are able to let go of daily stresses and be present in the moment, if only briefly. Playing with our kids can be excellent medicine.

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Songs for snuggling and singing and falling asleep

by ParentCo.

For the past nine plus years, I've sung this song nearly every night. I suppose I had an average affinity for it as a child.

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10 Breweries and Wineries to Visit With Kids in Tow

by ParentCo.

Breweries around the country are becoming recognized for their family-friendly features and vibe. Weekend plans, anyone?

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Helping your Introvert Kid Navigate Recess

by Amy Walter

The energy and chaos of running around on the playground isn't the break all kids need during the school day. Introverts may do well to have an alternative.

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Finding Playfulness in Parenting

by Rupa Mehta

Although we become parents, we never truly cease to be children. Sure, we are saddled with profound responsibilities. But we can embrace our inner kid, too.

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5 Ways to Up the Fun Factor at Museums, Zoos, and Aquariums

5 Ways to Up the Fun Factor at Museums, Zoos, and Aquariums

by Cheryl Maguire

Educational outings can be challenging when different ages are involved. Enhance your trip and engage all levels of development with these fun games.

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The First Stage of Letting Go: Sleepaway Camp

by ParentCo.

As painful as it is to set our kids free and lose control over them, in the long run they'll only grow from the time spent away at camp (and beyond.)

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How to Adapt Egg Hunts for a Child With Special Needs

by ParentCo.

If you are the parent of a child with special needs or just want to shake things up a bit this Easter, try out these ideas and start some new family traditions.

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April Fools' Day Pranks to Play on Your Kids Because They’ve Got it Coming

by ParentCo.

With April Fools' Day coming, you might be considering how to pull one over on your kids. I've consulted with a few smart alecks to offer you these suggestions.

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10 Rules for Sharing Every Sibling Should Know

by ParentCo.

Helping kids learn about sharing is no easy feat. Sharing with grace is a long process, and might seem like an impossible goal. Here are ten ways to start.

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10 Random Spring Holidays You Need to Celebrate

by ParentCo.

Embrace the weird and random with these 10 spring holidays you won’t want to miss. Trust me, your kids will dig it.

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April Fools' Day Pranks For Kids to Play on Grownups

by ParentCo.

Last night when he should have been in bed reading, my son and I huddled under his covers, bathing in the light of my iPhone while we googled the perfect April Fool's prank to play on his dad.

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6 Educational and Mess-Free Activities That Entertain Traveling Kids

by ParentCo.

While traveling long distances is not a part of every family's summer plans, for some families who live far away from grandparents and extended family, this is peak travel season. A useful, thrifty guide to activities and apps that help keep young kids entertained on long trips.

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Holiday STEAMcation: Activities for Kids During the Holiday Break

Holiday STEAMcation: Activities for Kids During the Holiday Break

by ParentCo.

Holiday break is a great time for both you and the kids to get some much needed R&R, but without schools open, life can quickly become boring without its usual stimulation. That’s where the joy of STEAM comes in - with plenty of creative (and often inexpensive!) ways to stay entertained and active at home. Encourage everyone in the family to partake in a “STEAM Staycation” with some of our favorite engaging activities.

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How to Salvage Holiday Birthdays and Make the Celebration Feel Extra Special

by Kristy Ramirez

People with winter birthdays report being the most dissatisfied with their birth dates. The reasons are many.  If a child has to have their big day smashed in between all the other big days, there are ways to make it work.

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Reflections on the Emotional Complexity of Getting a Dog

by ParentCo.

A puppy just came into my life. This was not expected, not planned for. I have a lot on my plate already.

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