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7 eco-friendly summer activities for kids

Summer's beautiful warm weather makes it easy to enjoy all that nature has to offer. If you're looking for ideas the whole family will enjoy, here are the best summer activities for kids.

Updated Jul. 06, 2023
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3 long-lasting benefits of summer camp for kids

Learn how sending the kids off to camp can positively impact your entire family dynamic, and set your children up for success in the future.

Updated May. 08, 2024
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Top 10 ridiculously cool swimming pools you can rent

A backyard oasis is calling your name.

Updated May. 08, 2023
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Bulzibucket and 9 other fun beach activities for kids

Between the mesmerizing waters and the warm sand between your toes, a fun game is all you'll need to complete a special beach day.

Updated Oct. 07, 2022
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Miscarriage risk may be highest in late summer, data shows

A new study highlights the link between miscarriage risk and extreme heat. But more research is needed to understand the correlation.

Updated Aug. 29, 2022
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Summer safety tips: 5 things parents should consider this summer

All of this extra free time in the summer means that parents often have to be even more vigilant when it comes to child safety and protection.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
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Amazing TikTok beach hacks that will make your life *so* much easier

Simple yet genius ideas for your next beach trip.

Updated Jul. 07, 2022
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Pick your own adventure with these top 10 places to go with kids in the U.S.

Make memories the whole family will cherish for years to come.

Updated Jul. 06, 2022
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How 4th of July traditions defined my childhood

To some, it may have seemed like just a day, just another backyard picnic. But to me, it was everything my childhood was about.

Updated Jun. 28, 2025
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A ‘lazy parent summer’ is the only way I want to summer

Lazy parent summer means cutting myself—and my family—some slack.

Updated May. 08, 2024
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Want a safe summer camp experience? What to look for—and what to avoid

Summer camp safety tips to keep your little camper safe all summer long.

Updated May. 31, 2022
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’90s summers were the best summers—here’s how to recreate the magic

When we talk about the summers of our youth, we often do so with the wistful sigh of nostalgia. We want our kids to experience that same magic. And they can.

Updated Jun. 05, 2024
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8 popsicle molds you’ll use over and over all summer long

When you control the ingredients, popsicles can go from an occasional treat to part of the daily routine.

Updated Jun. 23, 2023
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10 outdoor playhouses that kids will play in for hours and hours

It's a scaled down space that's just for them! What could be better?

Updated Apr. 07, 2025
Mom and toddler standing on a dock

11 beach cover ups under $30 that we’ll be wearing all summer long

Flowy, comfortable and oh-so-flattering, we nominate these the official uniform of summer.

Updated May. 17, 2024
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