Portugal with Kids Made Easy: Travel Hacks that Work

Looking for a family-friendly vacation spot? You can’t beat Portugal; here are my top tips for visiting Portugal with kids.

Traveling with littles is equal parts magic and logistics. Portugal makes the magic part easier: short distances, kind people, parks and squares everywhere, and food that kids actually eat. The logistics side needs a plan that respects naps, cobblestones, and the sudden snack emergencies that are always a part of life with kids. If you

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Day Camp vs. Overnight Camp: Which is Best for Your Child?

When choosing whether your child should go to day camp or overnight camp, developmental considerations are as important as safety concerns.

For those of us who live in places where school takes an extended break over the summer, attending summer camp is a rite of passage for many kids. For working-parent households, day camp and overnight camp provide a crucial part of their family’s summer childcare plans. Summer camp offers kids the chance to stretch their

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The BEST Side Hustles for Parents (That Actually Make Money!)

It can be hard for full-time parents to juggle child care with working. Side hustles that actually make money are a great place to start.

Perfect Jobs for Parents With Some Spare Time So you’re a busy full-time parent, but you want to help grow the “income” side of your family budget. Or your youngest has just entered kindergarten. Or your pre-parenthood job is no longer viable, and you’re on the hunt for a new career. Whatever the reason, you’re

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Best Family Cruise Destinations When School’s Out

Taking a family cruise is a great way to get away during your kids' next school vacation. Here are tips for choosing the perfect destination.

Seasonal Splendor: Best Cruise Destinations for Families During School Breaks When school lets out, families finally get a shot at real adventure together—no homework, just ocean breezes and new places. For families cruising from US ports during school breaks, top picks include the Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, and even the Mediterranean. The Caribbean’s tough to beat

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Minimalist Family Homes: Incorporating Minimalism With a Family

Yes, it's possible to live a minimalist lifestyle with a family - and a minimalist family home can actually make your life easier! Here's how.

Raise your hand if day-to-day life often seems overwhelming. Raising kids in the 21st century is not for the faint of heart. Wouldn’t it be great if there were an easy button to make things simpler? If you can relate to this, maybe this summer is the time to try minimalism with a family. A great

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Protecting Property From Fire: Fire Resistant Home Upgrades

Hardening your home against wildfires is much more cost-effective than rebuilding after a fire. These fire resistant upgrade tips will help.

How to Protect Your House From Wildfires: I remember playing outside nonstop during the summer when I was a kid. That’s a luxury my kids can no longer afford. Between heatwaves being a regular occurrence, and the increased prevalence of wildfires across the U.S. and Canada dragging down air quality, outdoors is no longer as

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How Coordination Exercises Help Kids Improve Motor Skills

Coordination exercises for kids are a great way to improve not only their fine and gross motor skills, but also their ability to learn.

Kids LOVE to move. From babies who’ve just learned to crawl, to preschoolers and school-age kids enjoying the playground at recess, to older kids playing their favorite sport, children’s bodies thrive on activity. All this movement helps children become stronger and more agile, while also honing their balance; but the ability to control those movements

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A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Dyslexia Symptoms in Children

Wondering if your child has dyslexia, or has your child recently been diagnosed? Start with this parent's guide to understanding dyslexia.

How Do I Know If My Child Is Dyslexic? My brother Evan was in the second grade when his teacher, Miss Shaw, changed his life by reaching out to my parents. Miss Shaw was fresh out of college, and noticed signs of a learning difference called dyslexia in my brother’s struggles with basic reading. It

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Special Occasion Dresses: 5 Tips for Formal Dress Shopping

Formal dress shopping should be fun, not stressful! From proms to weddings, these dress shopping tips can streamline the process.

So much of the world has gone more casual in the past decade – from Michelle Obama’s famous pantyhose avoidance, to the athleisure “workwear” that became ubiquitous during the pandemic and subsequent work-from-home era – that it’s easy to forget how to dress up. (Or, for that matter, that choosing the perfect dress is even

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