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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream At The Museum of Ice Cream In New York City

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You go to some museums to learn about history, to appreciate art, or even to study scientific artifacts. But when you go to the Museum of Ice Cream in New York City, you’re there simply to be a kid again — and eat a lot of ice cream, too. And that’s just what you’ll do at this New York City hotspot that has tons of treats, sensory experiences…and NYC’s mos[...]

5 Bathroom Design Ideas That Are Budget-Friendly — And Beautiful

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The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your home. It’s a high traffic area that sees a lot of usage, but still needs to be beautiful and welcoming when you come home at the end of the day. So since the bathroom functions as both a workspace as well as a sanctuary of sorts, you should invest some time and energy into making it beautiful. where y[...]

Dapple Founders Tamar Rosenthal and Dana Rubenstein Come Clean With Baby Safe Products For Life's Messes

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They say that necessity is the mother of invention. And that was definitely true for Tamar Rosenthal and Dana Rubenstein, two moms who were looking for a way to keep baby messes down to a minimum. In searching for a solution to efficiently (and safely) clean their babies’ toys, pacifiers, and clothing, they created Dapple, a revolutionary company that uses[...]

Hoarders Star Dorothy Breininger Explains How Families Can Get Organized By Putting Their Values First

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You want to be organized. You really do. But staying on top of the papers that are in your child’s backpack daily, the toys that somehow magically multiply overnight, and even your inbox can be hard to achieve, much less maintain. Dorothy Breininger, a professional organizing expert who specializes in hoarding and star of the A&E show Hoarders, has s[...]

Peppa Pig Introduces Its First Same-Sex Couple — Two Polar Bear Mommies

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It’s been almost 10 years since Peppa Pig first aired in the UK. When the uber popular children’s cartoon arrived stateside a year later, it captivated audiences everywhere with its sweet stories of a young girl pig named Peppa, her little dinosaur-loving brother George, and her parents, Mummy and Daddy Pig. While the show extolls the importance of educati[...]

What Is Trunk-Or-Treat? It's A Cool Way For Kids To Get Candy On Halloween

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When it comes to Halloween, costumed kiddos have one goal, and one goal only: to collect as much candy as possible. And traditionally, that meant getting dressed up and going door-to-door to get treats. But there’s a new (and potentially safer) way for kids to get candy, and that’s by participating in a trunk-or-treat. This new holiday tradition is catchin[...]

Actress Sonia Manzano Shows Us How To Get To Sesame Street — And Back To Ourselves

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For over 30 years, Sonia Manzano has played the beloved role of Maria on the beloved children's television series, Sesame Street. The Bronx-born Sonia has earned an impressive fifteen Emmy awards in Writing, is an accomplished children’s book author…but don’t ask Sonia to fix a toaster! Celebrity Parents spoke with Sonia about Sesame Street, being true t[...]

Ryan Pickett Scores A Total Touchdown When It Comes To Family Time

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Family, faith, and giving back are what Ryan Pickett is all about. Having played for the St. Louis Rams, the Green Bay Packers, and the Houston Texans, Ryan knows the importance of teamwork — both on and off the field. We spoke with Ryan about the Ryan Pickett Foundation and the importance of being a role model to his biggest fans...his c[...]

Celebrity Interview: Children’s Author and Illustrator Sharon Lane Holm

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Did you always want to be an artist? I wanted to be an artist since third grade. After high school, I graduated from the Art Institute of Florida. I knew that I loved children’s art, and that I wanted to go into that or work for greeting cards. I did have an offer from Hallmark, but I didn’t want to move to Kansas City, MO, where they were based. So I bec[...]

Marci Hopkins Wants To Help You Wake Up To Life's Blessings Because There Are So Many

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Marci Hopkins knows first-hand how to turn tragedy into triumph. After an unfortunate evening resulted in a DUI, Marci had a God moment that helped her confront her issues with alcohol stemming from years of childhood abuse. Today, Marci is not only an accomplished author, but the host of Wake Up With Marci, a top-rated show that encourages others to wak[...]