Like most kids, my girls love single serving yogurt drinks. And while I love the convenience of throwing them into their lunch boxes for a protein packed addition, I don't love the cost. One four-pack of organic yogurt drinks -- which I …
Australian brand Cotton:On Kids makes some really cool kids' clothes , and they may have just outdone themselves with a new line of 100% cotton scratch n' sniff tees , PJs , and accessories like a fun popsicle pencil case and jelly bags …
We're big fans of free printable paper dolls and find ourselves downloading them all the time for our kids. But while vintage Betsy McCall paper dolls from our childhood still hold a nostalgic place in our hearts, our older kids are ofte…
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) wants to be as clear as can be on the safest way to buckle up your kids in the car. They just released new car seat guidelines for 2017 with very specific age and weight requirements and the folks…
There are three fantastic children's books being made into movies for release this fall and early 2018. The way I see it, that gives us plenty of time to read them before scheduling a family movie night to see them! I'm a big believer in…
When I discovered a Kickstarter project for an animated children's short film that will celebrate Black dads, their daughters, and the beauty of natural hair, my heart swelled with love. As a mom to two curly-haired biracial daughters, I…
I recently came across a Cook's Illustrated recipe for Lazy Cook's Frosting and was intrigued. In truth, the "lazy" part was the hook (it's summer after all), but it was the process that really made me want to try this. It requires only …
My love of everything coffee started at 6-years-old when my dad would make me a cup of Sanka before bedtime. When other kids were ordering chocolate or vanilla cones, I was getting two scoops of coffee ice cream. What I'm trying to say i…
As long time fans of funky kindie artist and now Grammy winner Secret Agent 23 Skidoo , we knew that their latest 5-song EP Mozartistic would be cool even before we listened to it. And... it is. As you might have guessed, the album blend…
Since old fashioned pen to paper is usually the required form of communication at camps, cool sleepaway camp postcards make it easy! They keep writing short and sweet, don't require envelopes, and if you give your kid a set all stamped a…
If your kids are headed to sleepaway camp -- or already there -- you're probably already planning out a great summer care package, filled with items your kids will love, to help ease the anxiety, keep them busy during quiet hours, help t…
Sure you can bring out the boring inner tubes at the pool this summer, but we say go big with one of the coolest pool floats around. Sure, some of these are a bit spendy, but these 10 inflatables offer fun and lazy lounging for the whole…
Sending your child with food allergies to summer camp, whether it's a day camp or a sleep away camp, can be a challenge. But not one that you can't tackle. As with most aspects of day-to-day living with a food allergy, summer camp requir…
If there's one thing we know for certain, it's that all families should be celebrated, all the time. Because, love is love. So we pulled together these 6 excellent children's books that celebrate LGBT families . The way it's important fo…
Being a parent really does require a great sense of humor, especially in those early years. And these five funny books on fatherhood should help. All written by fathers who also happen to be hilarious (Michael Ian Black? Jim Gaffigan? He…
From Brooklyn to beyond! The Well-Read Black Girl Book Club (WRBG), which has been bringing together women of color to celebrate and raise awareness of Black literature, will be hosting its first-ever The Well-Read Black Girl Writers' Co…
I'm a firm believer that there is much more good than bad in the world, but a recent article in The Washington Post about bullying kids with food allergies has me questioning my optimism. " Bullies use a small but powerful weapon to torm…
With every dad's special day coming up, we feel that it's our duty to point out some of the worst Father's Day gifts we've been seeing. Not because we're mean. But because we love dads. And we have their backs. Kristen and Liz had a hila…
Father's Day is coming up, which means we've been busy searching for the coolest, most unique and fun gifts for dads . And one of our favorite roundups we do every year is finding the funniest Father's Day cards, because we're suckers fo…
I'm a real sucker for a feel good, motivational quote, so I love the idea of giving an inspirational art print as a gift to a recent grad . They can hang it on a wall or prop it up on a desk, and it'll be a daily reminder to go out there…
As parents, we're our kids' biggest fans, right? That's why a lot of us tend to compliment them. A lot. Whether it's the first time they learn to ride a bike, the masterpiece they created in art class, a stellar report card, or even that…
In the age of "alternative facts," it's no surprise that classic dystopian novels, which encourage readers to take a critical look at things, are dominating bestseller lists right now. While dystopian literature has always been popular w…
Having "the talk" means something different to different families. Your mind may automatically go to the birds and the bees. But for thousands of Black families, it refers to essential conversations they're having with their children -- …
All moms are fierce, no doubt about that. But if a mom in your life is a loud and proud fighter for equality, we've found some really fantastic feminist Mother's Day gifts that will mean a whole lot to her. (Hey, as moms, we love when th…
