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…
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…
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. Wharton invented a machine in 1897 that brought cotton candy…
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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 family for a free meal any day of the week…
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 changing habits. Here’s a nostalgic look back at the days…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Kids are expensive, and getting the family together for an affordable meal can be difficult. Luckily, there are many restaurants in the Boston area where kids eat free or cheap,…
Going to places that kids love and parents hate is practically a rite of passage for parents everywhere. It’s part of the job and the learning curve. Because nearly all…
There are few decisions more life-changing than having children. Thankfully, today’s would-be parents have more time and more relaxed societal expectations in which to consider the many pros and cons…
Every year, children are sent home from school because of an itchy little pest: head lice. While these tiny bloodsuckers are a major annoyance, experts stress that there’s little health…