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Entertainment and ActivitiesValenties DayBy Jacqueline Weiss
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and if you're like most parents, you haven't had time to DIY or research the perfect valentine for your little one. Here are our top picks for unique and fun Valentine's Day gifts you can still Amazon Prime in time.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesValenties DayBy Amanda Houle
If it's your first Valentine's Day as parents, it's important to set the expectations for what to expect. Have a conversation with your partner beforehand about whether you will celebrate and how to avoid any confusion, stress, or tension.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesFamily Vacations
This winter, don't despair when snow days and holidays leave you with a house full of bored and bickering kids. These fun winter-break activities will keep your children occupied and happy both indoors and out – throughout the frosty season!
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Entertainment and ActivitiesOutoor ActivitiesBy Charise Rohm Nulsen
With a little creativity and the desire to have some fun, you can design the ultimate scavenger hunt for kids for either indoors or outdoors. We've rounded up our rules for designing the ultimate scavenger hunt, our favorite ready made scavenger hunt ideas, and our favorite themes.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesToys
What’s the difference between a toy-share subscription and a toy subscription box? Are they worth the money? Which is right for my child? A child development specialist answers all of your questions.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesChristmasBy Erin Ollila
Christmas morning is truly magical. One mama pours out her heart and her hopes and wishes for her kids of various ages on Christmas morning in this open-letter style piece.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesGift Ideas
If you're an aunt or uncle without kids yourself, finding the perfect gift for your little niece or nephew can be an exhausting task. Does he still like Thomas the Train? Does she still play with dolls? This is the ultimate guide to the toys that will have them calling you aunt or uncle of the year.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesChristmasBy Sa'iyda Shabazz
I have always wondered, should I be the one to tell my kid the truth about Santa? And if so, how old should he be when I do so? Real parents and an expert weigh in.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesGift IdeasBy HeHe Stewart
When thinking of meaningful gifts for new or expecting parents, be intentional. What do parents really need? This list has a little something for every new parent out there.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesToysBy Charise Rohm Nulsen
After scouring the lists of the top toys for 2018, we've found the top five toys that nurture both education and learning in kids. These are our picks.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesHolidaysBy Charise Rohm Nulsen
It's important to teach your kids about ALL of the winter holidays including Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanza, Winter Solstice, Three Kings' Day, Omisoka and more. Here are some resources including books, videos, and crafts to help teach your kids about other cultures' holiday traditions.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesCelebritiesBy Laura Richards
In an old, but recently dug up US Weekly article the Queen once said the word "pregnant" is one of her pet peeves. Here's why she thinks the word is vulgar and refuses to use it.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesHolidaysBy Charise Rohm Nulsen
The holidays change as you get older and have kids. They become more stressful. When you have to worry about holiday travel, finding the perfect gift, and playing Santa, it's easy to forget the magic of the holiday season. Here are three ways you can enjoy the holidays like a kid again and keep the magic alive for years to come.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesHolidaysBy Charise Rohm Nulsen
Parents who raise kids with the help of their parents, siblings, cousins, etc. often take it for granted. Living far from family when trying to raise your own family sucks, especially during the holidays. It not only impacts us as parents, but also our kids, who are missing out on time with their extended family. Real parents weigh in on how they cope with living far from family during the holidays.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesThanksgivingBy FamilyEducation Editorial Staff
To keep holiday family quarrels and debates to a minimum, we've compiled lists of the Thanksgiving dinner table topics you should and should not talk about this year.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesThanksgivingBy Kaitlin Crehan
Your Thanksgiving day doesn't need to be centered around food and football only. Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family. Here are five family Thanksgiving traditions you can start this year that your kids will want to carry on for years to come.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesHalloween
The fun and colorful activity guide for Haunted Party includes everything you'll need to hold a fantastic class Halloween party: Recipes, games, activities, invitations and decorations! Perfect for younger children and students, and an excellent substitute kit or free-period activity.
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Entertainment and ActivitiesHalloweenBy Charise Rohm Nulsen
Choosing a Halloween costume is almost as fun as wearing one! It's the perfect way to get creative, express yourself and wow your family and friends. Whether you're looking for a Halloween costume for kids or for the entire family, you can turn to the top movies, news stories and pop culture moments of 2018 for inspiration. Here is a list of Halloween costume ideas that you can expect to go viral in 2018 to spark your family’s own costume creativity!
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