Goodbye from Your Publisher, and Thank You for the Memories!
Thirteen years ago, I was a stay-at-home mom of three kids, age 10, 9 and 6. I did a lot of volunteering but I was looking for the right opportunity to return to work. My youngest was starting elem…
Sponsored Free Fun for Kids Shows Aug 12-13: Curious Creatures & Bubbles McGee
On August 12 and August 13, the Lowell Summer Music Series presents Curious Creatures and Bubbles McGee at the Free Fun for Kids shows at Boarding House Park! Come at 10 AM for free arts &…
Playground Guide: Scullin Park in Lowell
Scullin Park50 Morey Street Lowell, MA 01851Date/time visited: Monday, June 15th 2026, at 6:00 PMBathrooms: NoneParking: On-streetShade: MinimalBenches/tables: BenchesFenced in: YesAdditional featu…
Sponsored Free Fun for Kids Shows Aug 5 & 6: Airborne Comedians & Little Groove
From July 8 to August 13, the Lowell Summer Music Series presents Free Fun for Kids shows at Boarding House Park, 40 French St, in Lowell. On the day of each show, stop by at 10 AM for free arts &a…
Playground Guide: Monsignor Keenan Park in Lowell
Monsignor Keenan Park
95 W 6th St Lowell, MA 01850Date/time visited: Sunday, June 21st, 2026, at 5:00 PMBathrooms: NoneParking: Small parking lot & minimal on-street parkingShade: SomeBenches/t…
Sponsored 22 Parents Visited Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana. Here's the Verdict.
Every resort promises a beautiful beach and great food. So what actually makes families remember one?Publ…
Sponsored Still Need a Few Back-to-School Pieces? Shop These Walmart Picks
If your kid's closet is already down to the shirt with the mystery stain and the jeans with the hole…
2026 Kids' Birthday Freebies: 25+ Free Meals, Treats, & Experiences
Got a September birthday in the house? Here's a list of deals and freebies to grab this month!Confess…
4 Things You Shouldn’t Do When You Wake Up at Night (And 3 You Should)
I was wide awake at 2:47 a.m. last Tuesday. Not drowsy, not drifting. Fully, annoyingly awake, doing math…
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…
How to Make Bingsu Slime (Yes, the Crunchy TikTok One)
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…
The No-Nag School Morning Routine That Gets Kids Out the Door
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…
Goodbye from Your Publisher, and Thank You for the Memories!
Thirteen years ago, I was a stay-at-home mom of three kids, age 10, 9 and 6. I did a lot of volunteering…
10 Tiny Skills That Save Kids From Big Meltdowns at School
Every back-to-school season, parents nail the big stuff: A new backpack, fresh crayons, and enough glue s…
Sponsored Free Fun for Kids Shows Aug 12-13: Curious Creatures & Bubbles McGee
On August 12 and August 13, the Lowell Summer Music Series presents Curious Creatures and Bubbles McGee a…
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…
Playground Guide: Scullin Park in Lowell
Scullin Park50 Morey Street Lowell, MA 01851Date/time visited: Monday, June 15th 2026, at 6:00 PMBathroo…
Sponsored Free Fun for Kids Shows Aug 5 & 6: Airborne Comedians & Little Groove
From July 8 to August 13, the Lowell Summer Music Series presents Free Fun for Kids shows at Boarding Ho…
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-…
Sponsored PAW Patrol Just Dropped a Dino-Sized Surprise. Mark Your Calendar
PAW Patrol movies have a way of taking over conversations, whether you're at pickup, playdates, or th…
Playground Guide: Monsignor Keenan Park in Lowell
Monsignor Keenan Park
95 W 6th St Lowell, MA 01850Date/time visited: Sunday, June 21st, 2026, at 5:00 PMB…
See The Yo-Yo Guy at the Free Fun for Kids Show on July 30!
From July 8 to August 13, the Lowell Summer Music Series presents Free Fun for Kids shows at Boarding Ho…
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