STEAM Fun: How To Clean a Penny
Did you know you can make your dirty and dingy pennies bright and shiny with just a little chemistry?Kids love this STEAM activity because they get to experiment, and you'll love it because it&…
Hey Kids, Look Up! The Year's Best Meteor Shower is Happening Now
One of my favorite memories of growing up on a farm in Wisconsin was the view of the night sky. We could see so many stars away from city lights. Every so often we would get lucky enough to see a s…
Berry-licious: This Easy Fruit Pizza Will Wow At Your Next BBQ
Want an impressive-looking dessert that's deceptively quick and easy? This Fruit Pizza is sure to steal the show at your next BBQ!This Fruit Pizza has a heavenly cookie crust, a luscious cream…
Top 5 Things To Do In Sacramento With Kids This Week
Every Thursday, Macaroni KID Downtown Sacramento shares our picks for FIVE family-friendly things you won’t want to miss in Sacramento over the coming week.Here are five awesome things to do…
Why You Should Consider a Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding is a remarkable experience that offers benefits ranging from immune system support to bonding and emotional connection. My personal breastfeeding journeys have been fulfilling ex…
Sponsored 22 Parents Visited Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana. Here's the Verdict.
Every resort promises a beautiful beach and great food. So what actually makes families remember one?Publ…
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2026 Kids' Birthday Freebies: 25+ Free Meals, Treats, & Experiences
Got an August birthday in the house? Here's a list of deals and freebies to grab this month!Confessi…
4 Things You Shouldn’t Do When You Wake Up at Night (And 3 You Should)
I was wide awake at 2:47 a.m. last Tuesday. Not drowsy, not drifting. Fully, annoyingly awake, doing math…
Pizza, Pirates & Play-Doh: 10 September Holidays Kids Will Love
Before you fully trade flip-flops for flannel, check your calendar: September 2026 is packed with holiday…
September 2026 Freebies and Deals: Pizza, Chicken, Queso & More
September brings plenty of reasons to let someone else cook and keep the kids busy without spending much.…
How to Make Bingsu Slime (Yes, the Crunchy TikTok One)
At some point, basic slime stopped being enough. Now there are cloud slimes, butter slimes, floam slimes,…
Families Spend $1,500 a Year on Youth Sports. What About Yours?
Families now spend about $1,500 a year on one child’s sports and activities. But nobody feels that…
The No-Nag School Morning Routine That Gets Kids Out the Door
By 7:32 a.m. I have usually asked at least one child to put on shoes, brush teeth, find a water bottle,…
Stop Asking 'How Was School?' Try These 35 Questions Instead
Your kid gets in the car or walks through the door, drops their backpack like it personally offended them…
Kids Eat Free Tonight: Restaurant Deals for Every Day of the Week
Looking for restaurants where kids eat free tonight? We rounded up current kids-eat-free and discounted k…
10 Tiny Skills That Save Kids From Big Meltdowns at School
Every back-to-school season, parents nail the big stuff: A new backpack, fresh crayons, and enough glue s…
How to Watch the 2026 Perseid Meteor Shower With Your Family
The Perseid meteor shower returns every August, and it's one of those rare events that's just as…
Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? Check by Age
If your house is anything like mine, bedtime tends to get a little more relaxed during the summer. Then A…
Sponsored 5 Dino-Themed Ideas Before 'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie' Hits Theatres
When kids are excited about a movie, waiting for opening day can feel almost as dramatic as the adventure…
10 August 2026 Holidays Your Kids Will Get Excited About
Looking for fun August holidays to celebrate with kids? August is packed with quirky holidays and family-…
Sponsored PAW Patrol Just Dropped a Dino-Sized Surprise. Mark Your Calendar
PAW Patrol movies have a way of taking over conversations, whether you're at pickup, playdates, or th…
Sponsored The Best Walmart Back-to-School Finds to Grab Before They Sell Out
The school supply list hits your inbox, and suddenly back-to-school shopping is officially here.For Sacra…
FREE First Day of School Signs for Every Grade (2026–27 School Year)
The first day of school only comes around once a year, but the memories last much longer.A first day of s…
50 Funny Shark Jokes for Kids (That'll Make the Whole Family Laugh)
Most kids go through a shark phase. One minute they're asking if sharks can smell a drop of blood fro…
Stuck Inside This Summer? 70 Indoor Kid Activities to Save the Day
It's one of those days. The rain isn't stopping, the heat index is ridiculous, the air quality is…
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