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Family Travel Guide

The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.

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Movie Premieres and New Series To Stream in May: What To Watch on Netflix, Disney+, PBS, & More

Big releases to watch on the small screen this month: Cruella, a new Star Wars, and Vax Live.

Mommy Poppins Online Camp Fair 2021

Families can continue to browse the Mommy Poppins 2020 Camp Fair all summer long for camp...

At-Home Guide for Families: 100s of Activities for Kids

Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.

Find out how to paint a rainbow and more decorating secrets.

10 Great Birthday Cake Ideas for a Kids' Birthday Party

These show-stopping cakes are surprisingly simple to make.

The Water's Edge Resort and Spa in Connecticut offers the beach and so much more. Photo courtesy the resort

Our Favorite New England Hotels for Families

These resorts offer all the right perks for kid travelers.

Even if it's cloudy and raining outside, you can create sunshine and rainbows inside.

50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

Bake, cook, and create together!

Easy Recipes for Kids

Simple but delicious recipes for families.

Play follow the leader, wherever she may go. Photo by Mommy Poppins

12 Hiking Games for Kids That Turn Walks into Adventures Again

Add a little pizzaz to any hike with these games.

Be prepared for water fun at the Grove Resort. Photo courtesy of the resort

10 Best Hotel Water Parks in Orlando

For the ideal Orlando vacation, just add water.

Any flavor you can imagine, you can order! Baked by Melissa Delivery.

15 Cake, Cupcake, & Cookie Delivery Services To Treat Your Kids and Family

When you can't be there in person, send something sweet.

Camels in Florida? Who knew. Photo courtesy of Giraffe Ranch

75 Things To Do in Orlando with Kids Other than Theme Parks

Unique adventures and hardly any lines. Great times await.

Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their "magic."

Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities

Easy at-home experiments and STEM activities to have fun and learn something new.

Browse or sell kids' clothing online with sites like thredUP. Photo courtesy the company

Online Consignment Shops to Buy, Resell, and Trade Kids' Clothes

These sites help parents recycle outgrown clothes and pocket savings.

Make the day special by letting your kid call the shots!

30+ Free Ways to Celebrate Your Kid's Birthday at Home

Make your kid's birthday special with these creative, no-cost ideas.

Astro Camp, in California, is a sleepaway camp focused on astronomy and space exploration. Photo courtesy of the camp

National Summer Camp Guide

Make this year's summer camp a success with our camp guide.

Leave-in conditioners make managing those epic knots so much easier. Photo by Meghan Rose

5 Leave-in Conditioners for Kids That Really Work

Truly, no more tears. (About hair brushing, at least.)

Visit Joshua Tree National Park on one of the free admission days!

Visit National Parks in 2021 on These Free Entrance Days

Get outdoors to celebrate America's natural beauty for FREE.

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.

The Living Room in Heidi's Lodge, a cabin rental at Pocono Lake. Photo courtesy of Airbnb

12 Pocono Cabin Rentals with Big Perks for Families

Pools, game rooms, and plenty of lake access make these cabins a hit!

Your little princess will delight in a visit to Orlando/Kissimmee KOA. Photo courtesy of KOA Campgrounds

The Best Campgrounds In Florida for Family Getaways

Spend a night under the stars at these Florida campsites.

Keep babies occupied with highchair activities at their own baby activity center.

Turn a Highchair into a Baby Activity Center with These Ideas

These no cost, no mess activities give parents a little break.

Dessert charcutterie boards, like this S'mores Board, delight kids and parents alike.

The Most Irresistible Dessert Board Recipes for Kids

These easy desserts have a little something for everyone.

Yes, Disney World Orlando is open! Photo by Carrie Taylor

Disney World Reopening: Here's What It's Like To Visit Right Now

There are a few key things to know about booking a 2021 Disney trip.

Build trains, cars, houses, and creatures with cardboard boxes!

50+ Genius Cardboard Box Crafts and Activities for Kids

Turn empty boxes into cool race tracks, costumes, and playhouses!

Hawk's Nest cozy cottage in Connecticut includes a private beachfront. Photo courtesy of Airbnb

Beach House Rentals That Families Will Swoon Over

Find a kid-friendly Airbnb beach cottage just in time for summer.

At Camp Invention each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, spark imaginations and give your young innovator the best summer ever.

Virtual Summer Camps: Coding, STEM, Filmmaking, Theater, and More Online Camps for Kids in 2021

Online camps have coding, dance, theater, cooking, sports, and more.

Fight the restlessness of quarantine, join in for LIVE ONLINE YogiKids classes held every day, twice a day!!! Photo courtesy of Yogi Nation

Find Free and Affordable Online Classes, Parties, and Camps on Poppins@Home

Explore tons of virtual free and low-cost fun with our new platform.

Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander

64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home

Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.

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Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming

These programs teach kids how to code, build websites, apps, and more.

Sleep in the open-air Hive Cabins at Aloha Camp. Photo courtesy of the Aloha Foundation

20 Great Summer Sleepaway Camps in the Northeast

If sleepaway camp is on your summer wishlist, it's time to book.

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Best Virtual Party Performers and Kids Birthday Parties to Celebrate Online

Surprise your child with a virtual party starring one of these talented entertainers.

You're not invited to my party! Photo by Kylie Najjar

First Birthday Party Ideas for Quarantine Babies

In-person or virtual, here's how to make a first birthday special.

A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.

20 All-Inclusive Resorts We Can't Wait to Visit Again

We can't wait to book a vacation again.

Sleep in a spaceship at the Area 55 Futuro House. Photo courtesy of Airbnb

The Coolest (Affordable) California Vacation Rentals for Families

Sleep in a spaceship or treehouse on your next family vacation.

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Best Virtual Party Performers and Kids Birthday Parties to Celebrate Online

Surprise your child with a virtual party starring one of these talented entertainers.

Mexican Instant Pot Quinoa warms on a chilly night.

10 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

Easy recipes that get dinner on the table in an instant.

The outdoor water park at Camelback Resort in the Poconos is all about the kids.

11 Top Hotels with Outdoor Water Parks for Families with Kids

The water parks at these resorts keep families cool and entertained!

Alexa tells jokes and plays all sorts of kid-friendly gags. Photo courtesy of Amazon

40 Funny Things To Ask Alexa (Kids Edition)

Alexa keeps kids busy (and laughing) for hours.

25 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving

Try our list of 25 easy indoor exercise ideas to get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.

Grab some play blocks and get building with a friend. Photo by the author

10 Creative Virtual Playdate Activities for Preschoolers

Keep tots entertained with these engaging online playdates.

These funny jokes for kids will have them laughing in no time!

40 Jokes for Kids That Will Keep the Whole Family in Giggles

Everyone can get into the gag with easy-to-remember jokes for kids.

Party hats and pretty punch make virtual birthday celebrations special.

Virtual and Social Distancing Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

Birthday? How about a drive-by parade, a Zoom party, or a Broadway show from home?

A coat of paint turns a simple plate into a work of art.

30 Easy Paper Crafts for Kids for an Arty Day at Home

Transform a simple paper product into animals, flowers, crowns, and more.

Boredom Busters for Kids

Crafts, recipes, games, projects, and experiments to spark kids' imaginations!

Poconos Family Vacation Guide

Pennsylvania's Poconos region is a great destination for family vacations in all seasons. During...

The Saguaro in Palm Springs, California, beckons families with its pool and more.

Family-Friendly Resorts & Hotels

Kid-friendly lodging with fun perks for families, including great locations, deals, and amenities.

Learn how to make DIY shrinky-dinks with SpongeBob and Friends. Photo courtesy of Nickelodeon

50 Totally Free Printable Activities for Kids

These fun printable activities build creativity and get kids offline.

These Little Global Citizens kits will let your imagination travel across the globe.

Monthly Subscription Boxes for Kids Send Art and Science Fun in the Mail

These subscription boxes for kids provide enriching, hands-on fun.

Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families

We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.

25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers

DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.

Adirondacks, Catskills & Hudson Valley Guide

The Hudson Valley and Adirondacks are packed with natural beauty and family fun activities.

Riding the SeaGlass Carousel in downtown Manhattan. Photo by Anna Afanaseva via Flickr

100 Things To Do in NYC with Kids Before They Grow Up

Discover 100 awesome things to do in NYC year-round.

Climb Monument Mountain for panoramic views of the Berkshires. Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

25 Things To Do in the Berkshires with Kids

See a Shaker village, climb a mountain, or listen to Bish Bash Falls on a Berkshires getaway.

The Saguaro in Palm Springs, California, beckons families with its pool and more.

Family-Friendly Resorts & Hotels

Kid-friendly lodging with fun perks for families, including great locations, deals, and amenities.

City Family Guides: Play, Eat and Stay in Great Towns

Vacations on the beach are lovely, but you won't find much culture there, unless it's between the...

Have water park fun all year long at Sahara Sam's Oasis. Photo courtesy of Sahara Sam's

100 Things To Do in New Jersey with Kids Before They Grow Up

From indoor play to awesome parks and beaches, there's tons of incredible stuff to do in NJ.

100 Things To Do with LA Kids Before They Grow Up

We can't stop them from growing up so fast, but we can try not to miss the bucket list items.

Dare to hang on the Ledge at Willis Tower's Skydeck Chicago. Photo by Robert Lyle Bolton/Flickr

100 Things To Do in Chicago with Kids Before They Grow Up

The Windy City's best shows, museums, and experiences for families.

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If we could wave our wand, we'd make this debut come sooner!

See the stunning show when the Wildwoods International Kite Festival, the largest display in North America, takes the skies Memorial Day weekend

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Bear Mountain State Park offers a great first hike for kids. Photo by Samara Sweig

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These kid-friendly trails are perfect for exploring nature with the whole family.

Swim and play at the water park at this campground. Photo courtesy of Lake Hemet Campground

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