Yes, I Play Bridge. Let Me Tell You Why
It may be the game your grandmother plays, but there's something powerful that happens when women make a weekly connection over a deck of cards.
The Adventures of Batmom and Lightning Chase
One mom, one six-year-old, two geriatric dogs, and three days hiking the Long Trail. What could go wrong?
Playing Pretend Makes Me Want to Put My Head Through a Wall
I love my kids. But if I have to narrate one more Luke Skywalker/Woody death battle or hang out session with Barbie and her girlfriends, I'm going to lose it.
How About Painted Rocks Instead of Pokemon Go?
How one county in Washington is beautifying their community and bringing joy to unsuspecting walkers, hikers, and adventurers with art.
Does a Concealed Weapon Belong at a Family Playgroup?
When you pride yourself on being a group who welcomes everyone, where do you draw the line? Can you?
Get a Jump on This Year's New Toys
Check out holiday toys before they hit the shelves. 1. CLASSICS The Cabbage Patch Kids are back! ... Now the all new Cabbage Patch Kids Baby So Real Doll comes with an app that makes the doll inte...
Toy Choices Differ by Gender at an Early Age
Date: July 15, 2016 Source: City University Summary: Children as young as nine months old prefer to play with toys specific to their own gender, according to a new study. The research suggests...
Want to Go Naked On Your Next Vacay...You're Not Alone Anymore
OVER half of Brits would now consider going on a nudist holiday, sunbathing in the buff or visiting a nudist beach. Reportedly, getting an all-over tan is the most popular reason to bare all on th...
If Toddlers Ran Hollywood, These Are the Movies They'd Make
Toddlers are some of the most skilled dramatic actors on the planet. If we let them run the show, they'd come up with some real masterpieces.
4 Research-Backed Benefits of Outdoor Play
From improvements in health to a richer, more full childhood experience, there are researched backed reasons for getting our kids outdoors.
Socks with Sandals a New Men's Fashion Trend?
Never wear socks with sandals. It’s one of those long-standing fashion edicts that seems to have its grounding in a universal understanding of good taste. ...Some might argue it is never acceptabl...
How to Watch This Weekends Rounds of The Open Championship on TV
Find out when and how to watch the 2016 British Open on television and streaming live online from Thursday through Sunday as it emanates from Royal Troon in Scotland Round 3 -- Saturday Live TV c...
The Unexpected Gift of Pokémon Go
If you're on the fence about jumping in on the biggest craze of the summer, Pokemon GO, consider the benefits it has had for one mom and her autistic son.
What Our Kids Play with-NEEDED New Focus on Regulatory Groups
In a new report, dozens of scientists, health practitioners and children's health advocates are calling for renewed attention to the growing evidence that many common and widely available chemicals...
The Best Playdate You Won't Find on Pinterest Is a Bunny Funeral
We don't wake up one day and decide to teach our kids about death. But sometimes the universe decides to drop a dead bunny in your yard.
Brightly Colored Treats to Make With Your Kids This Summer
You'll want them just as much as your kids do. 1. Tie Dye S’mores 2. Sour Patch Grapes 3. Homemade Galaxy Ice Cream 4. Gone Fishin’ Brownie Bites 5. Ice Cream Tacos ... Source: 21 Technic...
6 Outdoor Family Activities For Non-Outdoorsy Parents
Being outside has many health benefits. But not everyone wants to be swarmed by bugs in the woods. These less outdoorsy alternatives may be more your style.
Time to Take the Cheerio Challenge Dads...
How many can YOU stack? The challenge is simple: 1. Get a box of Cheerios. 2. Sneak up beside your sleeping baby. 3. One at time, stack as many Cheerios as you can on their head. Share your #Che...
The Ice Cream Truck Just Isn't What It Used to Be
A grandmother's attempts at passing on the excitement and satisfaction of a treat from the Ice Cream truck proves more hard won than she remembered.
Are Your Summer Camp Choices Gender-Biased?
“Let’s enroll her in a sports camp this summer,” my husband recently suggested during dinner. I was surprised at his comment, since the subject had never come up before. “I'm not certain our 10-yea...
6 New Zealand-Inspired Activities That Will Make Kids Crush Summer
Been there, pinned that. Get past the same boring summer suggestions and crush this vacation with some new ideas from our Kiwi friends.
My Family Went Camping and I Survived
Excitement filled the car but my expectations were low. Since I'd never slept in a sleeping bag on the hard ground, in a tent, I didn't know how I'd fare.
Lessons Learned from a Tree House
When a treehouse building project becomes an opportunity for children to learn self-efficacy, resilience, and perseverance, everybody wins.
My kids will go to summer camps. There will be some school work. But there will be time for digging in the dirt, lounging in the sun, and experiencing the benefits of being bored.