summer

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.

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.

9 best mineral sunscreens for your whole family (that really work)

The best part? Knowing your family will be sunburn and chemical-free.

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. 

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.

This mom was asked to leave the pool for breastfeeding and that’s not okay

Reminder: Moms can legally breastfeed ANYWHERE.

Here’s why using a stroller cover in summer could be dangerous

When the temps rise, so does the risk of heatstroke.

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.

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.

15 under-$100 summer dresses that punch above their weight

Wallet-friendly picks you'll wear all season long.

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

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

10 stylish & comfortable shorts that don’t require a bikini wax to wear

Because we absolutely aren't wearing micro shorts, ever.

How to identify a riptide at the beach this summer

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

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."

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.

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.

My ‘lazy parent’ summer bucket list

I want my summer to be an excuse to lavish in the ordinary and mundane; to cruise through our days like a VW Bug on a Hawaiian highway.

Delicious & kid-friendly recipes for the 4th of July weekend

Bring on the fireworks and good food!