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Dr. Laura Purdy Talks About The Importance Of Telehealth Medicine And How To (Try To) Keep Kids Healthy

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When you have a sick child, you can either bundle them up and take them to a doctor’s office — or you can just sit in front of a screen from the comfort of your own home and get quality medical care in the form of a telehealth visit. But you don’t have to tell that to Dr. Laura Purdy. Known as America’s Doctor (she’s licensed to practice medicine in [...]

40 Elf Movie Quotes That Will Have You Singing Loud For All To Hear

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When it comes to classic Christmas movies, you might think of A Christmas Story or It’s A Wonderful Life. And while they all have heartwarming themes, a protagonist that everyone is cheering for, and much holiday mirth, none can quite compare to Elf. The story of a 6-foot 3-inch elf who leaves the North Pole in search of his biological dad (in New York Cit[...]

These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys Are The Sweetest Thanksgiving Dessert

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Forget the cranberry sauce and the green bean casserole. When it comes to Thanksgiving, the turkey is the MVP of the holiday meal. But you can now have turkey twice this Thanksgiving (once for dinner and for dessert, too) when you make these chocolate covered strawberry turkeys. They are the cutest (and sweetest) Thanksgiving treats — and you won’t e[...]

These 30 Thanksgiving Jokes For Kids Will Give Them Pumpkin To Talk About

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Thanksgiving is a time for gathering around the table, cooking for hours on end in the kitchen, and getting ready for the main event: eating. What the holiday that inspires an attitude of gratitude isn’t quite as known for is cracking jokes. But there is so much that’s funny (and punny) on Thanksgiving, and with an audience filled with friends and family r[...]

Shakshuka Is An Egg-celent Breakfast Recipe That's On The Table In 15 Minutes Flat

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Skip the scrambled eggs for breakfast and serve up some shakshuka instead. Shakshuka, an anytime dish made by poaching eggs in a tomato and bell pepper sauce, is thought to have originated in Tunisia, but it’s also popular in parts of North Africa and the Middle East as well. It comes together in about fifteen minutes and is so utterly delicious and fillin[...]

The Hoglet Fidget Mouse Can Help Keep Kids Focused While Learning

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There’s no denying the popularity of fidget toys. Used to improve concentration, boost focus, and decrease stress, fidget toys are fine to use — unless you’re a kid who’s in the middle of class and need to type or take notes. Enter the Hoglet, a mouse and fidget toy in one that can help children with learning differences succeed in school — and life.[...]

Baby Name Regret Is A Real Thing. Here’s How To Deal With It.

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During your pregnancy, you had your heart set on calling your baby Sophia. Now that she’s here, well, you’re not loving the name so much anymore. Some new parents experience baby name regret to the point that they might even suffer depression or anxiety over the name choice. But if you’re looking lovingly at your baby and second-guessing the name you chose[...]

The Gazillion Bubble Show Is An Absolutely Incredibubble Experience

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The name certainly doesn't lie. The Gazillion Bubble Show in NYC has literally a gazillion (or more) bubbles in the exhilarating 75-minute show. Created by the Yang family (parents Ana and Fan, brother Jano, and son Deni), the bubble artists create a spectacularly exciting and beautiful show that stimulates the senses and truly makes you feel like a ki[...]

Here's How to Make Reindeer Food, Because Rudolph Is Going To Be Ravenous

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Delivering presents to all the good little boys and girls on Christmas Eve sure can be a workout. That’s why Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen (and Rudolph, too!) all need their energy to help pull Santa’s sleigh. But magical reindeer need special nutrients in order to perform at their best. This recipe for reindeer food c[...]

Take Your Kids To: The Amazing Max and The Box of Interesting Things

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From the moment The Amazing Max rides out onto the stage on a mini sports car to the tune of Low Rider, you know that this is not going to be your garden variety magic show. And that's a good thing. It's hard to say who has a better time at The Amazing Max's show, the adults or the kids. Sure, the magic tricks are super cool (we especially loved on[...]