And your kids are stuck inside.
When spring showers have children bouncing off the walls, cooped up inside, it’s time to get creative.  Listed below are some fun arts and crafts projects to keep them busy and having fun until the sun shines again.
• Beautiful paper insects and flowers will be the talk of the neighborhood when [...]

Interested in getting your kids involved in something that benefits themselves and the community? Volunteering is the perfect way to do both.
Listed below are a couple of creative ideas to for your kids to lend a helping hand.
• Bedtime Snack Sacks: Decorate lunch bags and fill them with snacks and a toy for children living in [...]

This weekend, we’re heading to Los Angeles to mingle with the hippest moms at the premiere baby chic event, Baby & Tween Celebration. Held at the Los Angeles Convention Center (get directions here), the show will run Saturday (10 am – 6 pm) through Sunday (11 am – 5 pm).
L.A. parents: You’re invited to come by and check [...]

Sure, getting kids of any age involved with the household chores can be a challenge, but it’s important and provides them with the perfect opportunity to learn what responsibility and hard work means. The trick in getting kids to do their chores without all the hassle, is to make the chores fun, even if it [...]

This weekend, we’re hitting the road and heading to Boston for the American Baby and Family Expo. Held at the Seaport World Trade Center (get directions here), the show will run Saturday through Sunday (10 am – 5 pm).
Boston parents: You’re invited to come by and check us out! You’ll see the new olli special-edition [...]

If it’s true that necessity is the mother of invention then invention is the necessity of parents. How would we get by without gadgets? With increasingly busy work and kids’ schedules, you’re looking for the right tools to make your life a little less hectic. Here are a few that help us stay organized, entertain [...]

Since March is reading month, it’s the perfect time to curl up with your kids and a good book. There are really neat ideas out there on how to get kids excited about reading, as well as how to instill the love of reading into your children’s lives. 
Some of the information you can find, include:
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Valentine’s Day for school-aged kids can be a day to look forward to or a day to dread, especially when young hearts are involved. Before they hit the bus stop with Valentine’s Day cards, candy or treats, be sure to affirm your unconditional love. You can spark the love bug by trying one or more [...]