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New on Netflix for families in August: Top picks from cute kids’ cartoons to kitschy 80s classics to Sing! (Whoo!)

New on Netflix for families in August: Top picks from cute kids’ cartoons to kitschy 80s classics to Sing! (Whoo!)

by Kate Etue | Kids, Entertainment + Media

If your family is like mine, summer nights are more often Netflix and chill (like, actually chilling, not a euphemism) than theater and $7 snacks. So, I thought I’d look ahead to the next month and round up what’s new on Netflix for families in August so...
Grab this Golden Snitch fidget spinner now! No Nimbus 2000 required.

Grab this Golden Snitch fidget spinner now! No Nimbus 2000 required.

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

Attention muggles: we’ve just discovered the fidget spinner of your Harry Potter-loving kids’ dreams.They will love taking pretend-play to the next level with this totally on-trend Golden Snitch fidget spinner. UPDATE: This shop no longer seems to exist....
3 fantastic children’s books to get the kids to read before they become hit movies.

3 fantastic children’s books to get the kids to read before they become hit movies.

by Georgette Gilmore | Entertainment + Media

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 reading the book...
We can’t believe the reason a kids’ softball umpire asked a deaf 10-year-old player to remove her hearing devices.

We can’t believe the reason a kids’ softball umpire asked a deaf 10-year-old player to remove her hearing devices.

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

Parents of kids with special needs are used to having to fight for their kids’ rights. It’s part of the parenting territory. But when my friend told me what happened to her deaf child at her softball tournament this week, I was shocked. (Please note an...
New play kits for kids make playing doctor a respectable endeavor

New play kits for kids make playing doctor a respectable endeavor

by Ellyn Exley Dvorkin | Toys + Playthings, Kids

If you’re looking for a cool gift that gives your kids a healthy dose of pretend playtime coupled with some real learning, we just spotted the brand new Mini Medical Kits from Little Medical School, a company hoping to excite the next generation of doctors,...
In memory of the 11 year old who died at summer camp from meningitis this week

In memory of the 11 year old who died at summer camp from meningitis this week

by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

“Were your kids vaccinated for meningitis?” my father asked as I picked up the phone tonight. He’s always asking me questions like this after seeing something or other in the news or on Facebook. He’s a good Grandpa that way....
8 must-read summer reading books for tweens and teens who want to stay woke. That’s a good thing.

8 must-read summer reading books for tweens and teens who want to stay woke. That’s a good thing.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

Lately, as my kids are getting older and the world has gotten (ahem) a little crazier, my 10- and 12-year-old have been questioning what’s going on. I chat with them about my own observations and beliefs…and ask them about theirs. But one thing that helps...
Tips for getting a better night’s sleep: 8 tips you may not have tried.

Tips for getting a better night’s sleep: 8 tips you may not have tried.

by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks

What no one tells you about becoming a parent is the total and complete lack of sleep you’ll suffer. Sure, we all know it’s rough when they’re new babies. But, spoiler alert: It lasts way beyond the infant years. We know moms who can’t fall...
The travel toy box that solves every parent’s travel toy nightmares

The travel toy box that solves every parent’s travel toy nightmares

by Kate Etue | Family Travel

Traveling with kids is never (ahem) easy, although we do have some pro-tips that make road trips or air travel a little easier on parents. But one of the easiest ways to keep the kids happier while they’re stuck in a seat is to give them access to their toys....
14 cool, creative summer camp care package ideas for your happy campers

14 cool, creative summer camp care package ideas for your happy campers

by Georgette Gilmore | Toys + Playthings

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 them make...
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