Kids

Why open-ended play is an essential part of learning

Why open-ended play is an essential part of learning

Open-ended play is any type of play that doesn't have limitations or rules. Learn what it is and how to encourage it.

Brianna Bell

What is Montessori and how will it benefit your child?

What is Montessori and how will it benefit your child?

More than just play-based learning, discover the history, philosophy and the woman behind the Montessori method.

Valery Brown

5 Easy, Fun and Educational Activities for Valentine's Day

5 Easy, Fun and Educational Activities for Valentine's Day

5 easy, fun and educational activities for Valentine’s Day. Get crafty, spend time together and learn about kindness—no glitter required.

Becky Ward

5 things you can do to prepare your kid for preschool

5 things you can do to prepare your kid for preschool

Here are five helpful ways to help your child develop independence, confidence and the skills they'll need to settle in at preschool.

Brianna Bell

5 milestone myths to let go of

5 milestone myths to let go of

Ingrid Cruz

15 books that teach kids about residential schools

15 books that teach kids about residential schools

These books about residential schools help kids understand the experiences of the estimated 150,000 children who faced lack of education and abuse.

Alex Mlynek

Teacher confessions: 5 things parents should never do

Teacher confessions: 5 things parents should never do

Must-read teacher confessions! Are you guilty of any of these things parents do that drive teachers up the wall?

Shawna Cohen

How to finally get your kid to wipe their own butt

How to finally get your kid to wipe their own butt

The butt wipe is the last step before total toilet independence, but you may need these tips to cross the finish line once and for all.

Ruba Hassan

30 things kids should know how to do by 12

30 things kids should know how to do by 12

How many life skills on the list has your kid mastered? A 12 year old should be able to do these things like cooking, laundry and swimming

Signe Langford

4 adorable kids' swimwear must-haves for this summer

4 adorable kids' swimwear must-haves for this summer

Keep your crew looking cute and cool at the pool or the beach this summer with our picks for the best kids' swimwear out there.

Sadiya Dendar

15 Best Kids Sandals for Warm Weather

15 Best Kids Sandals for Warm Weather

Summer is back, and these awesome sandals for kids are sure to keep your little ones cool and comfortable for the entire season.

Sadiya Dendar

5 tips for biking with your whole family

5 tips for biking with your whole family

Emily McDonald

5 ways to get your kid to play alone

5 ways to get your kid to play alone

It's impossible to play with your kid all day long. Here are five ways to encourage him to play alone.

Laura Grande

12 April Fool’s Day pranks you can play on your kids

12 April Fool’s Day pranks you can play on your kids

Why should kids have all the fun? Here are some great April Fool's Day gags that will get the whole family laughing.

Helaine Becker

12 ways to make road trips less painful

12 ways to make road trips less painful

Whoever said “getting there is half the fun” apparently has never been stuck in traffic with hangry kids. Road trips can be hell. But they can also—with the right tricks, tips and snacks—be the stuff of happy memories.

Amy Valm

Emma Watkins has left The Wiggles and we miss her already

Emma Watkins has left The Wiggles and we miss her already

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If you have young kids, COVID hasn't gone away—we're still very much in it

If you have young kids, COVID hasn't gone away—we're still very much in it

It feels like everyone we know is starting to move on from the stress of COVID times, but for us, life has actually gotten harder.

Allison McDonald Ace

18 kid-friendly gifts for your little gamer

18 kid-friendly gifts for your little gamer

Not sure what kid gamers are playing these days? We found the best gifts for gamers that are sure to delight the little video game fans in your life.

Stacey Nguyen

This is the perfect gift for kids who love Thomas (and it won't clutter your home!)

This is the perfect gift for kids who love Thomas (and it won't clutter your home!)

Kevin John Siazon

Scared of needles? A parent’s guide to making vaccination shots less painful

Scared of needles? A parent’s guide to making vaccination shots less painful

Follow these simple dos and don’ts to make getting vaccinations more comfortable for your child.

Claire Gagne