by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Tips + Tricks
Parents. We’re not like other people who can just drop everything and fly out to a swing state to canvas, or host raucous fundraising cocktail nights, or even attend a GOTV concert on a whim. But there’s a lot we can do — with our families —...
by Kate Etue | Books for Kids
My four kids range from toddler to teenager, and I find that no matter their stage in life I am always looking for ways to help them increase their mindfulness. Whether they’re processing complicated, difficult emotions in their early teen years, or just...
by Liz Gumbinner | Family Travel
With tomorrow, September 22 being the 25th anniversary National Public Lands Day, that means it’s one of 4 days of the year that you can get free admission to more than 400 National Parks that ordinarily charge admission. And it’s not just free for kids,...
by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings
“Gross” is really having its moment. Last year we saw the pimple popping game as an alternative to fidget spinners, and I have to admit, it made me gag. Now, we’re seeing a new trend in kids’ toys: gross family games. They are seriously ew. But...
by Kate Etue | Family Travel
Nashville is of course the home of country music, but when you’re traveling here and looking for the best things to do in Nashville with the kids, visiting the honkey-tonks downtown probably isn’t your best bet. So as a native Nashvillian, I’m going...
by Caroline Siegrist | Family Travel, Entertainment + Media, Tips + Tricks
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...
by Kate Etue | Family Travel
It’s time for my family to start thinking outside the box when it comes to my family vacations. We’ve been taking the same-old trips for years, and I think I’ve officially ridden Splash Mountain for the last time. Now I’m ready for some...
by Kate Etue | Doing Good, Tips + Tricks
This year, a lot of readers and Facebook fans and even some of our own team have mentioned that they feel different about July 4th this year. You too? You’re not alone. In 2018, Gallup released a poll stating that fewer people feel proud to be an American this...
