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Lights! Camera! Family! It's time to snap that perfect shot. We looked to the professionals at Classic Kids to get some tips for taking the most memorable photos. According to the company's founder, Julie Floyd, the key is to keep your subjects relaxed and remember that children do not need to be perfectly posed in order to get a great image. She also recommends: Never say “smile” or Read more
While a parent reading The Snowy Day to their child in 2012 might not think twice about its societal impact, the book broke racial barriers when it was published 50 years ago. The story itself is a sweet, straightforward one that tells the tale of Peter, the young protagonist, exploring his neighborhood on a snowy day, but the fact that Peter is African American was a bold departure from the Read more
Romantic love seems to get all the credit on Valentine's Day, but Feb. 14 is about celebrating friendship, too. One great way to get the kids involved? Host a marathon of classic movies that are all about friendship. Serve some supersweet Valentine's Day treats and choose from these 10 great friendship films for a holiday that's fun for the whole family. Read more
Carry the Valentine's Day celebration into the bedtime routine by reading your kids a book about love. From classic stories of giving to the latest in love-themed kids literature, these 10 heartwarming reads are sure to spread the love on Feb. 14. Read more
Part preppy, part hipster, plaid seems to be just about everywhere these days — including kids' clothes. From classic tartan dresses to traditional wool trousers, we've rounded up some of the best plaid styles for kids. Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! In the past, LearnVest spoke to parents who chose not to use diapers with their children and dove into the stay-at-home parent debate. This time, one mother shares why she has decided to homeschool her children. In 2002, we had our third child, 10 years after our second was born. Our eldest two boys were in a private school, Read more
There's no denying Benjamin Brady's amazing genetic code has led to some adorable looks, but the cute offspring of Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady is also rocking some cool, classic styles. We recently fell in love with Ben's tiny puppy sweater, and we tracked it down at one of our favorite kids clothiers, Bambeeno Cashmere. The cashmere sweater is definitely a luxury item, but we found similar Read more
Can you talk like a pirate? If your lil one is between 2 and 5 years old, chances are he'll know exactly what we're talking about! Since its launch last February, Disney's Jake and the Neverland Pirates has become the top-ranking series among kids in that age group. The animated show — about a new crew of pirates who work together to outwit Captain Hook and Smee around Pirate Island — is Read more
How to raise really smart kids — Parenting Watch this baby meet a lemon for the very first time — The Stir Depression helped Gwyneth Paltrow put things in perspective — Celebrity Baby Scoop See the suite where Beyoncé gave birth — People Foods you should be eating — FitPregnancy Are high heels safe while pregnant? — The Bump Do you bribe your kids for affection? — Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Since when is being broke funny? Since CBS released its new sitcom 2 Broke Girls, in which actress Beth Behrs plays a recently humbled heiress, Caroline, who moves to Brooklyn to hide out after her father loses their family fortune in a Ponzi scheme. Caroline winds up living with her perpetually poor fellow waitress, Max, played Read more
