This election cycle has been pretty brutal, leaving a lot of us wondering how to talk to our kids about politics . Well, I just got a copy of Grover Cleveland, Again! by the celebrated documentarian Ken Burns and illustrator Gerald Kelle…
During the summer I usually let my kids stay up late, but we ditch the screens and play board games together instead. So, each year I keep my eye on the Spiel des Jahres award-winning board games to find the best new board games that are…
My idea of a perfect day? Relaxing at the beach with a fun read while the kids play in the waves and never argue. Not even once. Okay, maybe that's not so realistic, but what might make me almost as happy is a beach towel that sand won't…
We're so glad we're raising girls in an era where feminism is front and center, and the number of strong, visible female role models is growing across every profession at the highest levels. So I was thrilled when I saw this adorable fem…
It's probably one of my kids' least favorite things to talk about these days: Summer reading. Which is odd, because they really do love to read. They just don't like someone else telling them what they have to read -- and when to read it…
My kids and I have encountered some very memorable girls with very memorable experiences in their children's books over the years -- Madeline's midnight appendectomy, Freckleface Strawberry (a favorite among my brood of redheads) wearing…
My kids love to read. But they also love to go to the movies. Luckily, that makes our summer reading easy this year, since I'm going to encourage them to pick up some of the great children's books that are being adapted into movies this …
I'm so happy that wedge sandals are back in style! Because the best part of summer fashion is that it's all about being casual, breezy and relaxed, right? So, on the rare occasion when we leave the pool and I need to dress up a little mo…
Since I've had kids, the 4th of July has become one of my favorite holidays. I like to keep it really simple with 4th of July crafts, lots of great summer food and treats to eat , maybe letting the kids run around while the grownups hang…
Whether or not you remember it, there was a time that the only crib bedding options for new parents were matchy-matchy bed-in-a-bag sets or expensive bespoke bedding. So we're really thankful that now there are so many stylish options fo…
Budgeting for a new baby can be overwhelming for many of us. You need clothes, diapers, a crib, a stroller -- the list goes on. And on. While some items like rattles and burp clothes are relatively inexpensive, others -- like a car seat …
We're typically not huge fans of nursing covers around here. Grabbing a baby blanket or muslin swaddler and tucking it into our bra straps always worked just fine for all of us when we felt the need to cover up a little more. But when I …
Even if you’re not in the market for a new diaper bag, you might want to give the waterproof diaper bags from TWELVElittle a second look. My kids haven’t been in diapers in years, but I’ve been using their new waterproof diaper bag daily…
I'm long past the days of decorating a baby's room (sniff), but when you find inspirational nursery prints this wonderful and beautifully designed, it's a wonder we ever used to settle for those ubiquitous licensed children's characters …
When it's brutally hot outside like it is now in some areas -- hello, summer! -- we start thinking seriously about protecting our littlest ones' skin from damaging UV rays. And, sunscreen can only do so much. It's important we find other…
While we've been talking about Father's Day gift ideas for a few weeks now, some of us (not naming names) still have some shopping to do. So we've collected plenty of our favorite ideas for you, from DIY gifts your kids can make at home …
If you're up for the adventure, camping with kids can be a really fun, inexpensive way to get away for the weekend . While it’s admittedly not the best night’s sleep you'll ever get (though really, what parent gets a good night's sleep a…
It's become somewhat of a summer tradition to share with you our favorite modest two-piece swimsuits for girls, because teensy triangle bikini tops just feel wrong to lots of parents of girls who haven't even hit puberty yet. And maybe, …
Summer break has already started for my kids, and will soon for the rest of you all who are still dealing with daily drama of homework and packing lunches. Our first day was spent at the pool. Mom win, right? Well, sort of. Because my yo…
We're excited to kick off our brand new 2016 Father's Day gift guide with something super adventurous: Truly amazing gifts for dads who love camping. As for my own husband, he's taken our kids on enough camping trips this year to earn hi…
You can tell a lot about a guy by the way he dresses, and in my mind, cufflinks say sophisticated, successful, and now, daddy. Give your kids' dad these sterling silver Dada cufflinks by Tali Gillette for Father's Day, so he can wear his…
The school year is winding down and I'm looking forward to nights with no homework (yay!) and fewer extracurricular activities on our calendar (double yay!). That means board game night. So I started to track down the best board games fo…
If you know us at all, you know we geek out when we find cool toys or kids' gear that promote inclusivity. So when we discovered Braille Bricks, the LEGO-inspired building blocks that help visually impaired kids can learn to spell throug…
Sometimes in the world of baby gear, less is definitely way more. These modern, space-saving baby bouncers capture this spirit in a big way. Their sleek designs mean your living room can look less like a mini gymnasium and more like smar…
