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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is a great excuse to dive into some fantastic new children's books that teach kids about this rich culture -- or cultures , I should say. Because Asia and the Pacific Islan…
Hi, I'm the mom who's always racing to find swimsuits for my kids in oh...mid-June when they're all sold-out. Don't be like me. Especially because one of our favorite mom-run kids' labels, Primary , is now offering their colorful, durabl…
"Gross" is really having its moment. Last year we saw the pimple popping game as an alternative to fidget spinners, and I have to admit, it made me gag. Now, we're seeing a new trend in kids' toys: gross family games. They are seriously …
Who else has a kid who's dying to have a slime party? Hey, we get it! Our own kids' obsession with slime seems to be here to stay. Forever. And surely we're not the only ones with tubs of various types of goo piled high on our countertop…
Having grown up in a time that lots of girls couldn't go swimming during our periods, it's so nice to see brands taking on that issue. Even if you're wearing a tampon, lots of girls and women have a heavy enough flow that the thought of …
We'll be honest, we are completely flipping out over this new pregnancy pool float. HOW HAS NO ONE THOUGHT OF THIS BEFORE? When you're pregnant, nothing is comfortable. It's like all the regular things in the world start actively conspir…
Nashville is of course the home of country music, but when you're traveling here and looking for the best things to do in Nashville with the kids, visiting the honkey-tonks downtown probably isn't your best bet. So as a native Nashvillia…
This post has been updated with new information and photos 80's kids had Fast Times at Ridgemont High and The Breakfast Club. 90's kids had Clueless . Millennials had Mean Girls and She's All That . Now, today's teens have Be More Chill …
Raise your hand if you've ever "accidentally" bumped your kid's Candyland piece toward the finish to speed up the game? Hey, I get it. I often like (or need) family board games that are fast to play, too. And it doesn't change as your ki…
Anyone else searching for free things to do with your kids this summer? As the mom of a toddler who hasn't stopped moving since 2017, I know I am. And since I want to keep the whine at bay and still budget for our vacation, I've set out …
It's time for my family to start thinking outside the box when it comes to my family vacations. We've been taking the same-old trips for years, and I think I've officially ridden Splash Mountain for the last time. Now I'm ready for some …
I’m sure there’s a drinking game parents play during the summer, where they take a shot every time they hear their teen say, “I’m bored.” (Don’t play this game, though, you’ll end up in the ER.) To help remedy your desperate plight, we’v…
This year, a lot of readers and Facebook fans and even some of our own team have mentioned that they feel different about July 4th this year. You too? You're not alone. In 2018, Gallup released a poll stating that fewer people feel proud…
Today, where I am, it's expected hit 103 degrees. That kind of scorching heat makes the idea of taking the kids to a mid-day family-friendly movie in a nice, cold theater extremely appealing...and expensive. Right? Nope. With Regal's Sum…
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays, because you can easily make it a slow, relaxing, easy day with family and friends. No presents to exchange and no huge meal to cook. Just time together -- and the magic of fireworks through…
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I am so grateful to find these 7 swimwear brands that respect and honor the diversity of women's bodies. Because for me, the post-baby swimwear hunt felt a bit like jumping off an Olympic-height diving board -- into a pool of g-strings a…
If you're considering becoming a first-time camper (and more power to you!) you're probably wondering exactly where to start. I'm here to help! You're probably not going to find me back-country camping off the Appalachian Trail any time …
Every year, I browse the Environmental Working Group's report on the best safe sunscreens for kids and babies . This list measures popular brands against the EWG's standards, including everything from worrisome ingredients to false marke…
While we eagerly await the third season of Stranger Things , there are a few things we can do to ease our separation anxiety from the show. We can dress like Dustin . We can bake Christmas lights cupcakes . And now, we can even buy our v…
During the summer, my kids have a love affair with water balloons — and why not? They're fun, they cool you down, and your whole purpose is to throw and break them. Bingo! The only problem? Post-water balloons, the yard looks like the re…
Raise your hands if you may have an over-scheduled child. It's not a judgment or a criticism. I get it -- it happens. Our kids have lots of interests, their clubs or sports or lessons require big commitments, or maybe we just really need…
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