The Stay at Home Guide for Parents

Pro organizers share their best hacks for a tidier, happier playroom, plus clever solutions for how to store stuffed animals, art supplies, and other awkward items.

These funny and thoughtful questions for all ages are not only a totally free way to have fun as a family, but a great way to get to know your kid on a whole new level.

Break out these creative indoor play ideas for kids if you're cooped up at home. All you'll need are a few simple, inexpensive supplies.

Encourage your kids to explore, build, create, or just relax in the outdoors with these fun, creative, and inspiring ideas for your lawn.

If you've exhausted all your go-to family game night options, check out these online games and apps that were made for keeping kids entertained at home.

Finding social distance-friendly activities for kids' playtime can be challenging. Thankfully, there are a bevy of interactive activities popping up online at every turn.

Use this list of creative activities for kids to create a jar of fun things to do at home—then pull them out when boredom strikes.

Engage your little one in activities that help them connect with nature and sneak in a little learning too.

From painting to tracing, leaf prints to homemade necklaces, these craft ideas for toddlers will keep your kid busy while improving their motor skills and social-emotional development.

Looking for some educational arts and crafts for 3-year-olds? These seven clever options promote growth and development while keeping your little one entertained.

We dare you not to fall in love (pun intended) with these easy leaf, pine cone, and acorn crafts perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to do at home this autumn.

Looking for educational activities for your 1-year-old? These at-home crafts can aid his growth and development, helping him achieve important milestones.

Whether you've made the decision to homeschool or you're still considering the option, here are resources to offer help and guidance.

We tapped tech and education experts for their picks in the crowded children's app space, then gave a panel of junior testers permission to play. What we discovered: Great educational apps for kids are hard to find—but they do exist. Here are some gems to help you out this school year.

Whether your family is embracing a hybrid in-school and at-home learning schedule, distance learning, or homeschooling this year, here are some smart ways to find the best tutor for your family's needs.

Feel better about screen time this summer while also blowing your kid's mind with these augmented-reality apps available for both iOS and Android devices.

Whether it's your child's reading skills that have slid post-pandemic or their counting, experts offer easy ways to get them back on track at home.

We’ve planned days worth of dinner for you. With just a little bit of prep, your weeknights will go much more smoothly.

Save time (and dishes!) with these comforting chicken, pasta, chili, and rice recipes that require just a Dutch oven and a couple of common essentials.

This year, we've never appreciated grocery essentials more, so we asked chefs, dietitians, food bloggers, and Parents editors to tell us what healthy pantry items they couldn't live without—and then we gave the goods to families for a taste test. Here are the winning products that wowed busy parents and picky eaters alike.

Your favorite kitchen appliance is also genius when it comes to cocktails. Plug in your slow cooker for these boozy beverages perfect for a holiday party.

One way to turn your kid on to vegetables? Let them use tomatoes, peppers, and more to transform crusty-chewy (no-knead!) bread into an edible masterpiece.

You don’t need a long guest list or a pile of presents. Start sweet traditions that make your child’s big day the best of the year.

Traditional baby shower are getting a virtual twist while the country fights the coronavirus pandemic with social distancing measures. From how to host the perfect video hangout to what games to play, here's how to make your remote celebration a memorable one.

With schools closed, kids haven't seen their friends in weeks. Virtual playdates can keep kids socially connected to their networks—and are fairly low lift for already stressed parents.

There's nothing quite like the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. When your kids need a moment to unwind, whip out these free printable Christmas coloring pages. They'll entertain your little ones and build excitement for Santa's arrival!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Whip out the markers and get kids in the holiday spirit with these free Santa Claus coloring pages. 

The Elf on the Shelf is a beloved book and holiday tradition involving Santa’s scout elves. They report to the North Pole every night before Christmas, and when they return to their families in the morning, they “hide” in different spots. Get your child excited for the festive game with seven coloring pages of the mischievous, clever characters.

As remote and hybrid learning schedules become the new norm, Jo Frost is coming to the rescue with smart rules to help working parents balance school days and the workweek.

Parents who are now working from home are flooding Twitter with hilarious re-imaginings of their kids as coworkers.

In an effort to help you stay productive and sane(ish) during the coronavirus pandemic, here are a few playful tips that will make working from home with your kids just a little bit less stressful.

Here's how to keep toddlers and preschoolers busy while everyone is practicing social distancing due to the coronavirus—and not lose your mind.

San Diego mom Dris Wallace says she was fired from her full-time job in the financial industry because her boss didn't want to hear her kids in the background on calls.

Get your body moving at home with these simple and fun barre techniques. All you need is a countertop, sink, heavy chair, or sofa and some good music to boot.

These exercises use your own body weight to help build strength. They're perfect for kids and the whole family to do together.

You'll burn calories while doing chores with these moves that will leave you feeling energized, refreshed, and best of all, with time to spare!

Billed as "happy hour for you and your baby," Zumbini classes engage kids up to 4 years old with music, dance and educational tools. And now you can hop online to enjoy them with your little one virtually.

At home with a rambunctious toddler or preschooler? Here's how to exercise in a way that gets your heart pumping and helps run down their energy, too.

Adopting a good habit of physical activity will last a lifetime. From dance parties to gardening, these exercise ideas can get the entire family moving together.

There's no need to stress over finding free mental health care. Here are several mental wellness bolstering services and resources that don't cost a dime.

So much of life is about looking forward to things, and a change of plans can hit children especially hard. But kids actually benefit from feeling disappointed, especially when you teach them how to bounce back.

Whatever parenting issue you’re facing—a newborn who won’t nap or a career in need of a postbaby pivot—there’s a robust digital world of experts and support available to anyone with Wi-Fi. Here’s how to log on and find a lifeline.

Parents aren’t the only ones anxious about the spread of COVID-19. If your child feels uneasy about the latest news reports, use these tips to keep her informed without spreading unnecessary fear.

Couples share their real-life date night ideas to inspire your in-house hangout.