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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.

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15 stylish back-to-school hairstyles for kids

Give them back-to-school confidence with a fresh new style.

No pool, no problem with this app that’s like Airbnb for swimming pools

Never suffer through another hot day when a stranger's pool can become your personal oasis.

little girl swimming in a pool - water safety for kids

A drowning investigator’s plea to parents about water safety goes viral

These 10 tips from an expert can keep your kids safe in the water.

The ultimate guide for campfire and bonfire safety for kids

Kids can enjoy the kind of fires you build for fun—with the right safety precautions.

My last-minute summer bucket list

We may not have gone on a big family vacation, BUT—we did enjoy the simple pleasures of life. 

best beach essentials

20 beach products that turn overwhelmed parents into beach day pros

We've found the best way to conquer a beach day with our babes is to always come prepared.

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Consider these safety tips for kids when you’re at the beach this summer

From spotting a rip tide to applying sunscreen, here are a few things to think about as you head to the beach this summer.

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Summer pregnancy survival guide: Tips to stay cool & comfy

If you're wondering how you'll make it through a long, hot summer while you're pregnant, we've got you covered.

mom putting sunscreen on a toddler at a beach

How hot is *too* hot for baby to go outside?

Take these important steps to prevent heat-related illness in little ones.

little girls playing in the ocean

How to identify a riptide at the beach this summer

A Facebook post on riptide precautions has been going viral, and for good reason.

people eating a picnic on a blanket

4th of July activities for kids who don’t like fireworks: Fun, safe & sensory-friendly ideas

The volume and spectacle of Independence Day fireworks can be a frightening experience for your little one.

Here’s what experts want you to know about keeping kids safe around fireworks

"The National Fire Protection Association says that sparklers account for more than one-quarter of emergency room firework-related visits."

family watching a movie on the couch together

9 family-friendly movies coming out this summer

From Space Jam (the sequel) to Cruella (the prequel), these summer movies are sure to be a hit with the whole family.

siblings playing on the kitchen floor

My child is having a boring summer and he loves it

Mostly he putters around the yard, plays with the hose, finds toads and bugs and locust shells and cool rocks, shimmys up the door frames, attempts to dismantle the house, and, admittedly, has way too much screen time. In other words, the same kind of summers I had as a kid.

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