Rainy Day Activities

Don't let rainy days spoil all the fun. If you can't go outside, use these creative ideas to bring the fun indoors instead.

Cooped up because of the weather? Bring the fun inside. These five ideas will brighten even the drabbest day.

... only pull out during cruddy weather so rainy-day television is truly a treat. The same old Wiggles... at your house? On a rainy day our 15-month-old son usually keeps himself occupied by bringing us lots.... No more cold, wet days cooped up indoors with a restless toddler. I'd just open the back door, pour a...

Getting through the day with an active toddler can put your patience, creativity, and endurance to the test. Keep your child smiling with this huge list of simple, fun activities.

Of course your kids look up to you. But you'll truly be the coolest if you know how to make balloon animals, juggle, or tell a great story. It's easy: Just follow these directions.

Spend an afternoon with your little ones transforming ordinary paper plates and plastic utensils into entertaining craft projects.

Kids are born researchers. (Yours have probably asked "why" 14 times already today!) Entertain them and illustrate basic scientific concepts with five easy experiments -- no Ph.D. required.

Fun indoor and outdoor activities for celebrating the arrival of spring

Getting through the day with an active toddler can put your patience, creativity, and endurance to the test. Keep your child smiling with this huge list of simple, fun activities.

Katelyn Block, of Chandler, Arizona, channeled her creative powers to craft this party for her 3-year-old son, Hudson. See more of her ideas at domesticcharm.blogspot.com.

Searching for a good time with your kids has never been so easy! Just print a few pages and you're ready to track down an afternoon of fun.

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These board games may be old school, but they're still a super-fun way to teach kids about following rules, fairness, and more.

... for the rest of the day." And Baptiste is very proud of the everyone's-a-winner attitude yoga instills in kids...

Fun family fitness that stretches the options for at-home activities.

Helping your child master these simple rules of etiquette will get him noticed -- for all the right reasons.

... activities with the kids that will create special memories. Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunt... together the beauty of nature and love of adventure while honoring the early days of flight technology... and outdoor stores rent out kayaks or canoes by the hour or day. Your local park may also have paddleboats...

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Looking for a creative craft idea? Show your good taste with painted pasta.

Parents will give their babies names that are inspired by the classics, modern-day heroes, characters from TV shows, and more, according to the creators of Nameberry.

Our fun coloring pages will keep your little ones interested and busy. Simply download and print for hours of fun!

Whether you're dealing with tantrum-throwing, whining, arguing, or nay-saying, we've got the right response.

Watch for these milestones to occur between 18-24 months.

From preventing my tired kid from napping to not making him share, I'm guilty as charged. Luckily, you don't need to be perfect in order to raise a great child.

These gorgeous birthday cakes are a snap to make using your favorite cake mix and simple white icing.