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10 Unique Family Activities
... activities with the kids that will create special memories. Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunt... social development, and create strong relational bonds. Here are 10 new ideas for outdoor and indoor... and outdoor stores rent out kayaks or canoes by the hour or day. Your local park may also have paddleboats...
Be a Spring Explorer: 5 Nature Activities for Kids
What better time to entice your gang into nature than when the whole, wide, blooming, peeping, croaking, hopping, wriggling world is coming back to life? We have five great ways to celebrate the new season and bring out the outdoor adventurer lurking inside every kid.
Cheap Summer Fun
Free (and almost-free) activities to keep kids active all season long.
17 Great Indoor Games and Activities
... of activities to delight toddlers and preschoolers. All you need are a few simple, inexpensive supplies.
A bag...) at the local haunted house? This activity offers the same thrills without the nightmares. Fill a series...
Picnic Perfect
Rethink clunky wicker baskets and fussy foods. We've rounded up simple, crowd-pleasing recipes and smart products sure to make your picnic a walk in the park.
12 Twists on Summer Fun
Say bye-bye to the B-word (boredom) with these mom-tested ways to rekindle the thrill of summer.
Playhouse Beautiful
Children dream of having a private spot to throw tea parties, host club meetings, and hide out from grown-ups. Check out these amazing kid-size creations in Fort Collins, Colorado -- all built from reclaimed materials in support of charities.
Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
The 20 Best Snacks for Kids
Toss out the junk food and start making snack time fun again! Check out these 20 kid-friendly ingredients that make great snacks, plus an easy recipe for each one.
10 Fun Ways to Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Educational opportunities abound in nature, from the magical transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly to the roar of the ocean tucked inside a seashell. An appreciation of nature helps kids understand that they're part of a larger universe and that all living things serve a purpose, says Susan Buttross, M.D., chief of child development and behavioral pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, in Jackson. Try these ten fun family activities to spark your child's interest in the natural world and to build his imagination, inquisitiveness, and compassion.
7 Ideas to Go Backyard Camping
Travel no further than your backyard to spend time with the family. A family campout just outside your house will create a memorable experience for everyone.
Best Beach Resorts for Families
Looking for the perfect beach vacation? Parents' exclusive survey reveals the resorts where you can get awesome ocean views, nonstop family activities, and comfy rooms -- all at a price that won't leave you feeling burned. Plus: 10 runners-up we love too.
Dazzling Sparkle Kids' Crafts
Transform ordinary craft ideas from drab to fab by adding a little bling. Our easy projects offer hours of bedazzling fun.
