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Fun Indoor Easter Activities 1. Jelly Bean Guessing Games Here’s an easy indoor game for all ages! Simply fill a jar with jelly beans and ask each family member to guess how many candies there are. The winner (the closest without going over) takes all! Another jelly bean-themed game involves asking players to guess the correct flavor of fancy jelly beans they taste. 2. Easter Egg Charades Another way to get the whole family involved is to engage in a game of charades....

Just about any open outdoor space will do for these activities, including parks, schoolyards, playgrounds, backyards, beaches, or meadows. Simple, easy-to-understand instructions for kids of all ages can encourage hours of active play. That means more time spent outside with their friends, enjoying the sun and fresh air—and giving you some time to enjoy your adult company, just catch your breath, or join in on the fun. Fun Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids The following list highlights classic, fun games that don’t require a lot of components or setup....

Parents and grandparents may participate, or they can serve as facilitators and mediators, adjusting rules for kids of different ages or for different playing fields. The most important role for adults is that of an enthusiastic spectator (a few cheers might even be in order). These outdoor games are fun for family reunions, multigenerational vacations, and other celebrations. Those involving a large soft ball can be enjoyed by both young and older children, whereas those using a ball and a bat are more suitable for tween children on up....

This article is a compilation of 27 graphic novels, manga, and comic books recommended for kids, tweens, and teens. Best Graphic Novels for Young Readers 1. The Bad Guy Series The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey is one of the best children’s graphic novels and is ideal for young readers. The series was turned into a movie by Dreamworks in 2022. Recommended Age: 6-8 Link to Buy 2. Babymouse The Babymouse graphic novels by Jennifer Holm and Matthew Holm will appeal to young kids as the star of the book, Babymouse, seeks glamour, excitement, and fame!...

This time will be filled with new experiences, new symptoms, and more prenatal visits. Your Baby’s Development at 28 Weeks At 28 weeks pregnant, a baby typically measures about 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) from the top of their head to the bottom of their buttocks (known as the crown-rump length), and baby’s height is over 14 inches (36.1 centimeters) from the top of their head to their heel (crown-heel length)....

Wrapped in Love This activity will keep kids focused and busy for at least a half hour, and is also a great way to practice their fine motor skills. Sarah from HowWeeLearn.com describes this simple craft: “We simply cut a heart shape out of thick cardboard. I then cut little snips all around the outside of the heart. I was thinking it would grip the yarn a little better. Whether it did on not, I’m not really sure....

Your pre-kid days probably feel like ancient history now, and priorities have shifted to keeping track of bowel movements and showering more than once a week. Life isn’t exactly worse than those pre-kid days—just different. Having children brings a lot of new challenges, but at the same time, those sweet coos, smiles, and giggles make it all worth it. Kids teach us to have fun again, remind us to laugh, and bring out the best versions of ourselves....

More: 5 Family Thanksgiving Traditions to Start This Year Instead of stressing about what your crazy uncle or ultra-opinionated sister will say, know how to navigate Thanksgiving dinner table topics like a pro. To keep family quarrels and debates to a minimum, here are the topics you should avoid at all costs: Politics Religion Money Family drama and gossip Exes Gun Control Abortion Dietary preferences Other’s lifestyle choices Instead, try to keep the dinner table conversation light and positive, especially if there are kids at the table....

So I vowed I would be the perfect mom and follow the latest parenting guidelines. Then I actually became a parent. Every year since I have done almost all the things I said I wouldn’t do. And it doesn’t make me any lesser of a parent. Here are 5 things I said I’d never do as a parent until I became one. 1. Co-Sleep with them In my child-free days, I imagined my life as a parent....

With recent studies showing how social media negatively affects kids’ mental health, body image, and social skills, parents are more concerned than ever about social media sites and the impact of screen time and the internet on their kids and teens. This is the first generation of children to have grown up with the internet and social media as a constant presence in their life from a young age. Many parents are concerned with how growing up with the internet will impact Gen Z and younger kids later in life....

However, sometimes, it can be hard to think of fun activities to do—and wrangling kids of varying ages to participate in a single activity may seem difficult. To make it easier, we’ve rounded up 50 mostly free things to do outside as a family to help you find the perfect fit. Next time the weather looks inviting, try these creative ways to play outside: Blow bubbles using a DIY mix....

1. Carefully Choose Your Hike Location Of course, maybe you’d like to conquer the summit of a high ridge on your hike but this is not the day to do it with a toddler along for the trip! Scout out some easy hiking routes in your local area either through your town or city’s recreation office, the National Park Service or a website like AllTrails that allows you to enter in a town or location and it will come back with photos and a description and rating of the hike....

And while you don’t want to micromanage your teen’s job (don’t call his boss and don’t attend the interview with him), you can take steps to help your teen perform well. Helping your teen be successful at his first job can have many benefits. The skills he learns can prepare him for a future career path and the money he earns can teach him about money. Work can also be good for a teen’s self-esteem....

Tales of mystical beings and gods have existed as long as humans have told stories. Ancient Egyptians, Greek Mythology, and Norse gods all tell tales of powerful and marvelous deeds. No matter what culture your ancestors stem from, you are guaranteed to find some magical names for inspiration for your baby boy. To help you on your search for the perfect baby name, we’ve compiled a list of the best magical and enchanting baby boy names....

More: 100 Hipster Baby Names That Are Effortlessly Cool Some of these boho names would even make a great unisex name if you are keeping the gender a surprise, or boy name if you want something completely new and different. That’s what is great about whimsical and unique baby names like these. They come from all different cultures so there is definitely an option for everyone, especially if you’re a parent who is interested in mythology or nature....

More: Unusual Presidential Names Here is a list of the best patriotic names to choose from for a baby girl or a baby boy. This way you can pay homage to a former President, the National Anthem, or even something that the United States stands for. Plus, there are even unique baby names on this list as well, giving you tons of options. You can choose one for your dog if you like because pets are like children, too!...

More: 50 Baby Names With Serious Island Vibes But some great surfers themselves inspire some of these monikers. A courageous choice for a daughter would be Bethany for Hawaiian surfer, Bethany Hamilton, who survived and thrived after a shark attack. Kelly is a great unisex choice because of world champion Kelly Slater, considered by many to be the greatest surfer of all time. You don’t need to be from California or an Aussie surfer to appreciate such unique names as Waverly, which inspires images of water, or Bodhi, Sanskrit for awakened and enlightened....

The confederate south is romanticized in many stories. The most popular is probably Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With the Wind making names like Scarlett and Rhett quite prevalent at one time. Other movies and books that have popularized names from the South include: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The 1958 film version of Tennessee Williams’ play included characters named Maggie, Brick, Mae, Sonny, Dixie, and Trixie. The Big Easy. Set in New Orleans, Louisiana, this 1987 flick starred Dennis Quaid as the Cajun cop Remy McSwain....

Pregnancy is divided into three nearly equal trimesters, each with its own challenges and changes for both the pregnant person and baby. Diagnosing Pregnancy Pregnancy is usually first diagnosed with a home pregnancy test, which uses urine to detect the presence of the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). You can take a home pregnancy test from about the time you would expect your period. Once you have a positive pregnancy test, you will make an appointment to see your obstetrician or midwife to confirm the pregnancy and begin your prenatal care....

More: A Complete Guide to Potentially Dangerous Apps All Parents Should Be Aware Of Don’t have time to read now? Pin it for later: What does the term “VSCO girl” mean? According to Dictionary.com, the term VSCO girl is generally used as an insult and refers to a young, usually white woman who posts trendy pictures of herself edited with the VSCO photo app. The term has been a trendy insult and popular hashtag since summer of 2019....