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In a society seemingly run by screens, it can be easy to forget about the value of hands-on projects, yet those can be some of the most important activities for your child to do! The act of making…
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Back to school means back to many of the activities that kids left behind when camp and summer fun hit the family schedule. This can be a welcome change for parents, with the return of manageable r…
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Back-to-school shopping has a way of growing from a short list into a full cart. New shoes become two pairs. One first-day outfit turns into a wardrobe refresh. Add backpacks, classroom basics and…
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The Hampton Roads Summer Bucket List has arrived! True to the Macaroni KID mission, we've made it easy to find family-friendly things to do in the area. Most are free or low-cost, and we also i…
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…
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September brings plenty of reasons to let someone else cook and keep the kids busy without spending much.…
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Sponsored Girl Scouts Fairy Garden Party This Fall
In a society seemingly run by screens, it can be easy to forget about the value of hands-on projects, yet…
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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…
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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…
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Looking for restaurants where kids eat free tonight? We rounded up current kids-eat-free and discounted k…
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Sponsored Back to School Tips from Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast
Back to school means back to many of the activities that kids left behind when camp and summer fun hit th…
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…
Sponsored A Tax-Free Weekend Game Plan for Back-to-School Savings
Back-to-school shopping has a way of growing from a short list into a full cart. New shoes become two pai…
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-…
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The school supply list hits your inbox, and suddenly back-to-school shopping is officially here.For Virgi…
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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…
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