Ready to try camping with kids? Here are 8 camping essentials you need, and how to get them affordably
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 soon,...
9 silly, sweet, and sentimental new children’s books about dads for Father’s Day | Gift Guide 2018
This year, as always, our team has found some incredible Father’s Day gift ideas for every type of dad. But, as a total book nerd, I love the idea of giving Dad a children’s book that celebrates dads too. Of course, it’s equally for the kids as for...
Cool Father’s Day jewelry and accessory gifts, from sporty to chic | Father’s Day Gift Guide 2018
Our 2018 Father’s Day gift guide is packed with meaningful gift ideas from adorable DIY projects the kids can make to creative gifts for the dad who has everything. And now, we’re taking a look at great Father’s Day jewelry and accessories for men....
The top 10 most affordable safe sunscreens for kids, from EWG’s 2018 safer sunscreens guide
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 marketing claims. But...
Over-scheduled kids: 7 questions to ask your child to help prioritize activities and bring more sanity to the family
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 the kids scheduled...
Say my name, say my name.
How hard was it to pick the perfect name for your baby? Ugh. My husband and I discussed (and debated) for months over the merits of different names, and name meaning always came into play. In fact, we even threw out some good contenders just because we didn’t...
A list of excellent articles + analyses to help parents discuss “This is America” with our kids.
On Saturday night, I saw messages from friends, including our own editors and contributors, pop up on my computer. They all were versions of, “Whoa. WATCH THIS,” with a link to the new Childish Gambino video, “This is America.” After watching...
6 children’s books to read during Asian and Pacific Island heritage month. Beyond Moana.
Did you know May is Asian and Pacific Island Heritage Month? Honestly, I didn’t either until this week. And even though we don’t hear much about it in our news feeds — or maybe, because we don’t hear much about it — I thought it would be...
4 very cool first-words books for toddlers that are anything but basic
My tweens (gah!) grew up reading Richard Scarry’s Best Word Book Ever, and I have to admit — it’s hard to argue with that title. It’s a classic! But a some new and very cool first-words books have caught my eye recently, and I just have to...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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