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StairSlide Lets You Turn Your Staircase Into An Indoor Playground

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Winter weather is almost upon us, and that might mean that some outdoors activities (like going to parks and playgrounds) might not be possible for a while. But keeping your kiddos cooped up indoors isn’t going to help them expel their energy — or save your sanity, either. StairSlide lets you turn your house into a fun (and safe) playground and the best pa[...]

65 Best Elf On The Shelf Names That You’ll Be Snow In Love With

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All it takes is one trip to the store with your elementary school aged child during the holidays to get hoodwinked into getting an Elf on the Shelf. (Not with them there, of course.) And when you get your doll, you’re going to have to give them a name right away, according to Elf on the Shelf law. But what will you call your elf? Well, these 65 best Elf on[...]

35 Instagram Captions For Baby’s First Christmas

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The weather outside might be frightful, but you want your baby’s first Christmas to be absolutely delightful. You’ve picked out the cutest outfit for Baby to wear (and a couple of backups, because, well, blowouts), and you’ve decked the halls. All that’s left is to snap the perfect pic to remember your child’s first full-blown Christmas[...]

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[...]