20 free things to do with your kids this summer when you’re all out of ideas
Anyone else searching for free things to do with your kids this summer? As the mom of a toddler who hasn’t stopped moving since 2017, I know I am. And since I want to keep the whine at bay and still budget for our vacation, I’ve set out to find the best...
New and expectant parents: How you could attend the MommyCon natural parenting show for free!
Calling all new and expectant parents! We’re thrilled to announce our media partnership with MommyCon, the biggest natural parenting convention — and it may be coming to a city near you. Even better, you may be able to win tickets for free from us!...
Attend this cancer charity gala…from the comfort of your own home.
Thursday night is the annual gala to raise money for Lolly’s Locks, a non-profit that’s donated nearly 500 fabulous wigs to women around the country going through cancer treatment. But this year there’s something new about it: You can stay on the...
NASA’s own tip for making easy, DIY solar eclipse glasses. Because no, you can’t buy them anymore.
Okay, so you missed your opportunity to buy solar eclipse glasses for your family back when we recommended the best options about a month ago. (I’m among them, so no judgments!) You may have even missed the opportunity to get free solar eclipse glasses from your...
Free printables + activities that help grow kids’ hearts 3 sizes this Grinch-mas
Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more. We read that line in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas every year, but it can sometimes be difficult to drive home the message with kids who...
10 of the best Halloween events for kids around the country: From treats for littles to tricks for teens.
The leaves are crunchy, the air is crisp, the sky is blue, and your kids need to have fun in those adorable costumes too. So we’ve put together a list of we think are some of the best local Halloween events for kids all around the country. So mark your calendars...
The 2016 National Spelling Bee winners. And tips for getting your kids excited about spelling.
The 2016 National Scripps Spelling Bee finals ended last night and just wow. For the third year running, two amazing kids tied as winners: 13 year old Jairam Pathwar of Upstate NY, and Austin Texas’ Nihar Janga who is only 11. Wow. To clinch the number-one slot...
There’s more to kids’ movies than Disney and Marvel: Top picks from the NY International Children’s Film Festival
This weekend kicks off the NYICFF, or the NY International Children’s Film Festival, which has become one of our favorite annual traditions. We are definitely a movie-loving household, and work hard to find the good stuff. (Multiple viewings of My Little Pony:...
In NYC? Shop Rebecca Taylor with us for a great cause!
Next Thursday, September 24, I’m so pleased to be co-hosting a Rebecca Taylor shopping event with Jessica Seinfeld, on behalf of the awesome folks at Baby Buggy. And I’d love our NYC readers to join! What? You say you can come? Awesome! Just be sure to...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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Raising Activist Kids: 2 books by Marley Dias and Caroline Paul
Atomic Habits by James Clear :Oct 1
No More Mean Girls, by Katie Hurley
The Yes Brain, by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
How to Break Up with Your Phone, by Christine Price
The New Childhood, by Jordan Shapiro
How to Be a Happier Parent by KJ Dell'Antonia
Raising Empowered Daughters by Mike Adamick
Radical Kindness by Angela Santomero
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