Ever had that heart‑skip moment, like your dog limping around the kitchen table late at night or your cat suddenly coughing after bedtime? It sends you into the spiral: Do I call the vet? Rush to the ER? Or wait (and panic)? If you're ju…
Trying to keep the kids hydrated this broiling hot summer? Here's one option that may help: The world's cutest new animal water bottles for kids , just released from Uncommon Goods. (You know how much we love Uncommon Goods .) While they…
As a homeschooling mom, I know how educational documentaries for kids can help fill the days, balance entertainment with education, and even give us longer breaks when we need it. I even included it in my tips for parents who are now hom…
This is paid content from BBC Studios It's so wonderful to find a charming, modern, imagination-building kids' tv show that adults can appreciate too, and Bluey is all that and more. Critics have even called it "a show kids can watch on …
I always have responded to my kids' bruises and scraped needs with, "good! That shows that you're being a kid!" And it's true. They've become proud of their playground battle scars -- but that doesn't necessarily make the initial pain go…
Today, Clarks Kids announced the launch of their new National Geographic collaboration . I'm so taken with this collection of gorgeous, eco-friendly sneakers, inspired by so many of the planet's incredible species, all just in time for E…
Not everyone is down for spending a ton on a fancy baby Easter dress that may get worn once -- or even a specific Happy Easter onesie that won't quite work once we hit May. But then I found this absolutely adorable spring bunny onesie fr…
This post was created in partnership with Paramount Pictures Ever since the Wonder Park movie trailer debuted, our kids have been asking, "can we go? Can we go?" And now that the movie is coming out this Friday, March 15, they don't have…
On Tuesday, February 5, we celebrate Chinese New Year and ring in the Year of the Pig. We've always loved Chinese New Year animal gifts as thoughtful baby gifts -- and I'm kind of amazed realizing we've now come full Chinese Zodiac circl…
This is a sponsored message from Candlewick Press Will the exhausted Mr. Snore ever get some shut-eye at the busy Sharemore hotel? Kids will giggle from cover to cover as they follow his adventures up each floor of the tall hotel, only t…
Let's talk about our kids' hygiene for a second, mmkay? Because all four of my kids still prefer baths over showers, and it's kind of driving me crazy; four long consecutive children's bubble baths are simply not practical every night. S…
Since my own one-year-old son is just old enough to start appreciating the magic of Easter for the first time,I had the best time looking for cute first Easter gifts for babies like mine. I landed on the idea of bunny gifts and accessori…
The kids in my life aren't into the whole piggy bank aesthetic anymore. Like, at all. But I think they'd love one of these cool, modern coin bank alternatives to the original to help them save their pennies, dimes, and coveted quarters. …
If you happen to be anticipating a new baby this year -- whether your own or a friend's -- you're in luck. Because February 16 marks the of Chinese New Year and the official start of the Year of the Dog, which means you can celebrate bab…
Aren't cats the original hipsters? They sleep late, live on their own terms, and only pretend that you don't care what you think about them. But unlike real cats (and some real hipsters), they're a lot lower maintenance when they come in…
Yes, it's a few weeks until Shark Week , a much-awaited tradition around these parts, but I couldn't wait to share this awesome shark stroller that one of our eagle-eyed staffers spotted around Brooklyn this week. Just when you thought i…
Our kids never cease to amaze us. Those minds are just so fluid and open, they're always coming up with brilliant ideas and creative inventions that our cynical adult brains would probably nix before the ideas got halfway off the ground.…
I'm all about supporting our nation's National Park Service in any way we can, especially because of the myriad ways they support us right back. So I'm thrilled to share the brilliant initiative to get even more kids to our National Park…
Update : This post was originally created on behalf of a brand that regretfully no longer aligns with our core values, and that we have removed from the content here. But we love the stories that our writers have shared, here and we hope…
While we admit we don't always love packing lunches every morning, we do love picking out cool new lunch boxes for our kids each year in time for back to school. And so, our Cool Mom Picks 2016 Back to School Guide continues with tons of…
It seems like our annual Back to School Guide gets earlier each year, because hey - we're here for you, parents! Whether you're already scrambling to get those school shopping lists covered or you've got a good month left to track down t…
While I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of horse racing , I do usually pour myself a mint julep and watch the Kentucky Derby (without the hat) each year. My kids and I are fascinated by the sheer beauty of the stunning horses -- an interest …
Is there one kid in the world who isn't fascinated by animals? (Answer: no.) So today, Jane Goodall's birthday, is a perfect opportunity to cozy around your tablet or computer together and dig into her life just a bit. Especially if you …
I made a quick stop at my local toy shop the other week to grab holiday gifts for Liz's kids, and the second I saw the squishable food stuffed animals I was pretty sure I had found winners. Well, after listening to the shrieks and squeal…