Tents, teepees, and other hideaways take the concept of "building a fort" to a whole new level for little ones. In addition to offering your kids a place of their own to play, teepees add an element of whimsy to bedrooms and playrooms alike. Check out nine of our favorite teepees for your little indoor adventurer now; indoor play has never been more fun — or more stylish!
Presidents' Day shouldn't just be exciting because it often means a day off school. Use it as an opportunity to teach children about past and present US leaders. We've gathered activities and games — we're talking coloring books and a deck of cards — that give kids the 411 on American presidents while officially keeping them entertained.
Sweet, heart-adorned artwork will bring love into your little one's space for Valentine's Day and beyond. Whether you're looking for a simple, subtle print or a more bold, colorful canvas, these Etsy picks are sure to lend a loving vibe to your kids' rooms. For a fun, playful touch that comes from the heart, take a look at this love-themed artwork!
If your family observes Lent, your kids might be used to giving up things like sodas or video games this time of year. But no matter what your religion practices, why not encourage your kids to pick up good habits instead? They might even replace their old ways without directly realizing it and continue the streak well past the 40 days of Lent. Here, some positive ideas for any child to practice.
Do you have any examples of your own?
The countdown to Valentine's Day is on — and one of the things mama can do to celebrate this love-filled day is to make a special lunch for her lil one. Whether you're packing a lunch box or serving your tot at home, these 9 super-sweet Valentine's Day lunch ideas will have your kiddo head-over-heels by lunchtime!
Here's a post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post about non-romantic parenting.
The New York Times Style section never fails to expose, or even invent, the latest trend. A feature about people “hooking up” for the sole purpose of becoming parents, romantics need not apply, is no exception.
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From what I gather, this parenting arrangement is reminiscent of a business deal: two mature people with a common goal find each other, usually online via a slew of newish social network websites, and come together as partners whose chief objective is creating and raising a baby, or two.
Just as with conventional dating sites, these parenting-partnership sites help like-minded people — often men and women in their late 30s or early 40s — connect. In lieu of courtship, couples vet each other thoroughly and then, if it feels right, head straight to the family finish line.
Johannesburg photographer and stylist Vanessa Lewis is about as cool as a mom can get. So when it came time to plan her daughter Nina's third birthday celebration with the requested Bambi theme, it wasn't going to be your typical Disney-esque party. While little Nina likes the movie version, it's really the original Bambi story, written by Felix Salten in the 1920s, that she loves. So Vanessa used that classic version for inspiration for this amazing magical forest party, full of creative, hip deer details.
"I had so much fun creating personalized bunting with Nina's little face with antlers, cutting Bambis out of wrapping paper and sticking them to plates and cups, and creating the forest table with holes for branches," Vanessa says. Keep clicking for all the inspiration details, and get ready to look at Bambi in a whole new, lovely light!
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It's still pretty cold out, so this is the ideal time to pack soups or comfort foods for your kids' lunches. To help keep meals warm, we've gathered thermoses and food containers that are double-wall insulated and designed just for children. Pick one up, and come lunchtime, those on-the-go pastas, stews, and rices will taste like they've just been cooked.
