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How to Teach Kids About Beach Safety

Teaching kids beach safety can help them learn important life lessons. Get tips from swimming lessons to ocean safety.

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Common Summer Health Issues & How to Treat Them – Podcast Ep 108

Summertime is almost here and Dr. Mona is sharing all of the common summer health issues we need to be aware of as parents for our kids!

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Best Baby Sunscreens to Protect Your Kids

Find the best kid and baby sunscreens with lotions, sprays, and sticks. Discover the type of sunscreen to use during the summer for camp.

100 Free Summer Activities for Kids

Ditch expensive activities; here are 16 free activities for kids to enjoy. From playground hopping to fossil hunting, the fun's guaranteed!

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20 Best Pool Toys for Kids This Summer

Make a splash during the summer with fun and interactive pool toys your whole family can enjoy. Check out our list of the top 20 picks.

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30 of the Best Outdoor Games for Kids and Families

Explore outdoor games for kids for family fun and to make great childhood memories. Get ideas for outdoor play with your kids!

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Our Favorite Swimsuits for Babies and Kids

Shop the latest trends in baby swimsuits. Check out our top picks for one-piece, two-piece, and rashguard sets for babies and toddlers.

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6 Easy Popsicle Recipes for Kids

Summer is here and it's time to cool off by the pool with fresh, homemade popsicle recipes! Here are six your kids will love.

20 Summer Playdate Ideas Your Kids Will Love

The kids are out of school and summer has begun! Here are 18 summer playdate ideas to help you make this summer the best one yet!

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100+ Best Summer Activities for Kids

Summer is upon us! What to do with the kids? Here is a list of over 100 summer activities for kids. Which ones will you check off?

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31 Books Your Kids Should Read This Summer

Snuggle up with your favorite blanket and read these classic and new children's books from ages 0-6.

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Summer Crafts for Kids: DIY Bookmarks

Summertime is a great time to help your kids do some summer crafts! Here is an easy and cute summer bookmarks project for your kiddos.

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Podcast

Water Safety with Kids: What Parents Need to Know – Podcast Ep 60

It's summertime and families are spending more time in the water. With kids, you have to be safe, so we're talking all about water safety.

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The Cutest Matching Family Swimsuits

Are you thinking of taking family pictures on the beach? Or do you just love to match? Here are the cutest matching family swimsuits!

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10 Reasons Playing Outside is Better Than Toys

Playing outside is more important to your child's health than many realize. Here are 10 reasons why outdoor play is better than any toy!

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Refreshing Summer Mocktail Recipes

Being pregnant in the heat of the summer can be brutal! Here are some refreshing summer mocktail recipes that will help keep you cool!

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29 Fun Summer Date Night Ideas

Summer is a great time to find cheap or free activities to do with your spouse. Here are 20 free summer date night ideas to try!

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Fun Summertime Activities for a One-Year-Old

Looking for ways to keep your tiny tot entertained this summer? Check out these fun summertime activities any one-year-old will love!

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The Best Road Trip Activities for Kids: An Age-By-Age Guide

Planning a summertime road trip with your kids? These are the best road trip activities for kids to help keep them engaged and learning!

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Floaties Won’t Prevent Drowning, But These 10 Things Might

Floaties are great, but they are not designed to prevent drowning. Here is why floaties won't prevent drowning, and 10 things that might.

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The Best Outdoor Toys for Kids (Ages 1 – 8)

Outdoor play is important for kids' development and parents' sanity! Here are the best outdoor toys for kids ages 1-8.

Toddler sitting on the beach in her swimsuit and hat with her parent rubbing sunscreen on their hands preparing to rub it on her.

Are Aerosol Sunscreens Safe for Babies?

They may seem harmless, but conventional sunscreens may not be safe for kids. Read on to find out why aerosol sunscreens should be avoided.

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Tips to Survive a Plane Ride with Kids

Traveling with littles is daunting. Learn from this mom's mistakes and follow these simple tips to surviving a plane ride with kids.

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Maintaining Your Kids’ Sleep Habits While Traveling

Getting ready to travel with kids in tow? Follow these 5 tips from a sleep consultant to maintain good sleep habits while traveling.

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Why You Should Let Your Kid be Bored this Summer, according to Psychologists

Filling up your kid's schedules hoping to make the best of summer? Find out why, according to psychologits, you should let your kid be bored.

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7 Ways to Make Summer Memories for a Lifetime

Summertimes with small children are numbered. Make the most of them with these traditions to create summer memories for a lifetime.

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5 Summer Sleep Tips for Babies and Kids

Kids' sleep routines getting thrown off by fun summer plans? Follow these summer sleep tips to help your littles get their rest this season.

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Summer Favorites for Moms

Summertime isn't just for kids--it's for parents too! We're sharing our 20 summer favorites for moms! Make summertime more fun with this list.

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24 Summer Must-Haves for Babies and Toddlers

Having a few of these summer must-haves for babies and toddlers available will make your lives easier and more fun-filled this season.

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12 Spring and Summer Toddler Boys Outfits

Find the perfect toddler boy outfit for spring and summer - from playful prints to elevated basics, outfit your little one in style.