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Kids across the country are home from school on winter break, and that means coming up with creative ways to use all that free time. One of our favorite strategies?
Fall might just be the most creative time of year. From carving pumpkins and crafting costumes to whipping up delicious seasonal dishes, there’s something about the changing of the seasons
Halloween looks a little bit different this year. Instead of lining the streets to trick-or-treat, many of us are staying home. But that doesn’t mean that Halloween is canceled, or
We love to investigate Cricket Media traditions, from why kids send pictures of their pets for SPIDER Magazine to ‘adopt’ to MUSE Magazine’s legend of the hot pink bunnies. Today,
Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? It’s certainly one of the hottest months of the year– and the perfect time for a frozen sweet treat! In
Kindergarten is a time of so much learning and growth in a child’s life. One of the best gifts you can give a 5 or 6 year old child is
What could be better than curling up together to share a story? Father’s Day is coming up, and we’re sharing some great stories featuring lovable fathers (and grandfathers!) for readers
The last of the leftover turkey has been transformed into sandwiches and soup, and the Black Friday haul sits in the closet, away from prying eyes. Now that families across
“I used to dream about reading the Harry Potter books with my daughter when she got older, but she won’t pick up a book,” said the woman behind me in
Some people call the Smithsonian Institution the world’s largest museum. In fact, it’s 19 museums—plus a zoo—and they’re all completely free! If you’re a parent of young children, the idea of exploring this massive treasure trove is as exhausting as it is exciting. That’s why we’re providing some tips about seven kid-friendly and fun Smithsonian exhibits and experiences,- along with some free reading material to accompany them…
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