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50 Best Elf on the Shelf Ideas for 2025: Easy & Funny Ideas to Delight Kids

Simple but hilarious Elf on the Shelf shenanigans that will delight your kids.

Christmas Activities and Holiday Fun for Kids

Find the best gifts, trips, and holiday crafts for kids this holiday season.

Sometimes you can lend a helping hand, sometimes you need a helping hand. Because every kid deserves presents on Christmas. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

How To Find Free Toys for Kids this Christmas and Holiday Season—Apply Soon!

These amazing places are giving out free toys for kids this holiday season.

Those eight crazy nights are approaching and we’ve got everything you need to celebrate Hanukkah with your family. Photo courtesy Cottonbro Studios

8 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah with Kids: Hanukkah Gifts, Fun Crafts, and a Little History

Put on your yarmulkes, it's time for Hanukkah!

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100 Trivia Questions for Kids - With Answers!

These fun trivia questions about sports, Disney movies, animals, and more will tickle your kids'...

Learn some random fun facts that will leave your kids laughing. Photo by Sara Marentette

125 Fun Facts For Kids That Will Blow Their Minds

An apple is a rose, your nose always grows, and more mind-blowing fun facts!

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41 Best Bedtime Stories for Kids, Including Free Bedtime Stories Online

There's no need to count sheep when you read these great stories together.

Starbucks birthday freebies can include cake pops, drinks, or other treats! Photo by Heather Cox Rosenberg

Birthday Freebies for Kids: 62 Places To Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday

So many spots have deals to celebrate your kid's next birthday for FREE!

Test your family's knowledge with this fun list of Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader questions.

100 Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader Questions

How many of these Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader questions can your family answer correctly?

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1000 Coloring Pages and Printable Activity Sheets for Kids

Thousands of coloring pages and printables for kids.

Find out why kids are utterly obsessed with these

The Labubu Obsession: A Parent’s Guide to the Trendy Toy

What is this doll and how can you get them? We've got the scoop!

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100 Best 'Would You Rather' Questions for Clever Kids

Quiz your friends with these brainteaser questions!

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100 School Lunch Ideas for Kids: Back-to-School Lunches Kids Will Actually Eat

A lunchbox doesn't have to contain a sandwich!

Printable word search puzzles are a great way to keep little brains engaged.

Printable Word Puzzles for Kids: Great Sites for Word Searches, Crosswords, & Word Scrambles

These printable word searches, crosswords, and other word puzzles are fun and engaging for kids.

It's easier than you'd think to turn a simple paper lunch bag into a festive piñata!

How To Make a Piñata at Home: Easy Paper Bag Piñatas

Bursting with fun (and candy), this easy craft can help you celebrate any occasion.

Cheap All-Inclusive Resorts with Packages for Families

Take an all-inclusive vacation without blowing your budget at these affordable resorts.

How about a birthday celebration at a local park for free! Photo by Antonius Ferret vis Pexels

Free Activities, Events, Classes, and Camps for Kids

Because the best things in life are free!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program mails one free, high-quality book per month to children ages 0-5! Photo courtesy of the Dollywood Foundation

Free Stuff For Kids in the Mail: Free Books, Magazines, Toys, and More

Your child will delight in receiving free goodies in the mail.

What Should I Do Today?

We've got suggestions for every mood and interest!

Camp Lindenmere is a jam-packed Pennsylvania summer camp offering sports, circus arts, creative activities, and more. Photo courtesy of the camp

National Summer Camp Guide

Make this year's summer camp a success with our camp guide.

Make memories to last a lifetime at the all-inclusive Beaches Turks and Caicos.

42 Warm and Sunny Family Winter Vacation Ideas in the US and Abroad

Check out these great warm-weather destinations for your next family vacation.

Have sweet dreams of all the free baby stuff you'll get. Photo by Garrett Jackson courtesy of Unsplash

How to Get Free Baby Stuff: Free Diapers, Formula, Baby Gear, and More

There are lots of places to get free baby stuff such as diapers, formula, toys, and more.

These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

Mommy Poppins Family Travel Guide

The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.

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Reef-Safe Sunscreen for Kids: Protecting Their Skin and the Planet

What makes a sunscreen reef-safe, plus top picks for the best sunscreens.

When kids are bored, bored, bored, it's handy to have a whole list of fun things to do. Photo by Mommy Poppins

"I’m Bored, What Should I Do?" 100 Things To Do When Kids Are Bored

How about the laundry or dishes? No? We've got 100 truly fun ideas.

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Ultimate Collection of Riddles, Knock-Knocks, and More Jokes for Kids

Being a kid is tough, and silly, funny jokes can brighten the day.

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Celebrate a Holiday Every Day: A Year-Round Guide to Daily Fun with Kids

Inspire your kids with something fun every day of the year.

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Games & Activities Guide for Kids

Thousands of games and activities to keep kids minds and bodies active!

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1000 Coloring Pages and Printable Activity Sheets for Kids

Thousands of coloring pages and printables for kids.

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Ultimate Collection of Fun Facts and Mind-Blowing Trivia for Kids

Mind-blowing, giggle-inducing facts for kids!

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Best Movies and TV Shows for Kids and the Whole Family

From classic movies to new streaming TV shows, we know what you should be watching.

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Best Family Travel of 2025: Our Favorite Cities, Beaches, National Parks, Hotels, and More

Check out all the amazing places we visited in 2025!
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How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Kids at Home: 22 Parent-Tested Ideas

Countdown treat bags, time capsules, and more ways to welcome 2025 at home.
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Tokyo Family Travel Guide: Best Hotels, Day Trips, and Top Things to Do with Kids in Tokyo, Japan

Check out our ultimate guide to visiting Tokyo with kids!
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11 Apps Parents Should Delete from Their Kids’ Phones Right Now

Watch out for these 11 apps on your kids' phones—and consider deleting them!
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Best US Resorts and Hotels for Kids at Christmas and the Holidays

These festive hotels will put the whole family in the holiday spirit!
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Festive Christmas Coloring Pages for Kids (Free Printables)

Free printable coloring pages for kids can be a lifesaver, especially during the busy holiday...
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