Family
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Sick of PB&J? Try These Easy and Creative School Lunch Ideas
These days, many children are exposed to fusion cuisine and multicultural dishes from a very young age. Packing something different from the typical brown-bag lunch is a fun way to incorporate a variety of nutrient-rich foods into their daily diets.…
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The Biggest Health Hazards Facing Your Kids Today
From illnesses to accidents, learn which everyday dangers pose real risks to kids—and which fears are less likely than you think.
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15 Most Extravagant Preschools in America
To many families, preschool is a chance for tots to get used to a classroom setting, carry a cute backpack, and make some haphazard art projects. But that’s not always the case. In some of the nation’s biggest cities, preschools…
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18 Lunch-Box Staples That Are Surprisingly Bad for Your Kids
Fruit roll-ups, granola bars, yogurt tubes and mac n’ cheese cups are just some of the food items marketed to children for lunchtime. Unfortunately, many foods aimed at kids are overloaded with refined sugar, starch, salt, and a long list…
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13 Ways Technology Can Get Your Kids Outside
The abundance of technology available to kids these days — iPhones, iPads, gaming apps, and even televisions — can often be daunting for parents, particularly when it comes to encouraging children to spend time outdoors enjoying nature and engaging in…
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18 Ways to Distract Your Kids From Technology This Summer
Prying a child away from a smartphone or iPad may be easier said than done, but it can certainly be accomplished. And there’s no better time than summer, when kids have ample time to pursue new hobbies, interests, and activities…
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10 Amazing Cotton Candy Treats You Won’t Believe
Spun sugar has been a treat around the world for centuries. But it wasn’t until a dentist — of all people — named Dr. William Morrison and confectioner John C.…
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25 Things to Buy at Target for Back to School
Get ready for school with top Target essentials, featuring big savings on basics for both in-store and online shoppers.
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Miami Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
Miami and south Florida have a wide variety of local restaurants where kids can eat free throughout the week. Take a look at our guide for where to take the…
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23 Classic Summer Activities That Kids Don’t Do Anymore
When’s the last time your kids played hopscotch or jumped rope? It seems a whole generation — or two — of games have been eclipsed thanks to new rules and…
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Baltimore Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
Dinner with kids can be struggle, whether it’s having the time to prepare a healthy meal at home or getting them to actually eat anything. Many restaurants in the Baltimore…
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Where Kids Eat Free in Pittsburgh
Raising kids is no easy feat, and it’s time you give yourself a little break. Take the night off from cooking and treat the family to dinner at one of…
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18 Ways to Monitor Your Kids’ Screen Time
It’s only a matter of time before a child begins reaching for a phone to watch videos or spending increasing amounts of time playing on an iPad. Kids are getting…
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Sacramento Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
If you’ve been paying for your kids’ meals, you’re doing it wrong. The Sacramento area has a wide variety of restaurants where kids can eat free depending on the day…
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Where to Find Family Fun in All 50 States
Just another day at the beach? Not on this list, though we will spotlight at least one beach that offers more than just swimming. We’re talking dude ranches and art…
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Chicago Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free
Dining out with kids can be, well, stressful to say the least. To help make things a little easier on parents (and their wallets), many restaurants in Chicago feature “kids…
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10 Great Summer Jobs for Teens
A summer job is a good opportunity to learn important life skills and make some spending money. Up to 60 percent of teens had summer jobs in the 1950s through…
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15 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Summer Camp
With fond memories of cabin mates, campfires, swimming pools, and s’mores, it’s no wonder that parents who went to summer camp want their children to have the same enriching experience.…
