On my many outings to the bookstore over the years, I’ve wondered why the quality of children’s activity books seems to be on the decline. You’ve probably come across the type of activity book I’m ...

Need some new rainy day activities for kids to keep them busy when it's too wet and cold to play outside? Here are some of our favorites!

Crafts for kids don't have to be complex. Using your child’s senses, imagination and problem-solving skills, you can use these crafting projects to fight boredom blues at any age. Kimberly McLeod, a ...

Fall brings the excitement of the holidays and an abundance of activities that families can do together. When it comes to deciding what family activities can (and should) be done, the overwhelm can be ...

The Olympics are an opportunity for all of us. They bring out personalities with whom we identify and bring us inspiration: The 40-something moms who bobsled and hope they packed enough diapers, the ...

In the current pandemic many parents of young children are finding themselves spending more time in the role of caregiver than usual. Keeping young children physically active and miminizing screen ...

The evidence is crystal clear: Physical activity is great for kids. Researchers around the world agree that youth who are active have better brain function, higher self-esteem, more motivation and ...

Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. Freezing temps led to my kids’ school being closed most ...