10 Unique Family Activities
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17 Great Indoor Games and Activities
... of activities to delight toddlers and preschoolers. All you need are a few simple, inexpensive supplies.
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Kid-friendly Fall Garden Ideas
We may be past the blooms of spring and summer, but here are lots of great ways to get your kids involved in the garden this fall.
Cheap Summer Fun
Free (and almost-free) activities to keep kids active all season long.
Create-a-Baby-Name Quiz
Girl and Boy name suggestions, take our quiz and find the names for your newest family member.
Best Backyard Toys for Kids This Summer
We've got 10 all-new outdoor toys, plus some favorites we recently shared in our June magazine. Read on for awesome toys you can enjoy in your own backyard.
Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator
How much weight should you gain while you're pregnant? Keep tabs on your pregnancy pounds with our pregnancy weight gain calculator.
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.
Nature-Inspired Crafts for Kids
Whether you gather supplies in your neighborhood or at the crafts store, your kids will love bringing the outdoors inside with these easy natural crafts projects featuring supplies found in nature.
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.
Birthday Party Activities
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Age-by-Age Guide to Toys!
What's the best toy for an infant vs. a toddler? Before you go holiday shopping, check out our list that matches developmental stages of play with toys that work well for kids at each age.
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