Take time to be a dad today!
Here are some ideas for easy, free or low-cost ways to spend quality time with your kids. Use the filter on the left to find activities appropriate for your children's ages.
No need to head to the wilderness, brave the cold, or buy a tent. Just camp out in the living room with blankets draped over chairs.
Terribly Funny
Do you know what the loudest pet is?
A trumpet.
Support your child in ways to honor and show appreciation for their mother this Mother’s Day! Make a homemade card, bake cookie, or make her breakfast or dinner. If Mom isn’t close by, send a card, call on the phone, send an email (or e-card), or video call to connect and let her know how special she is. Don’t forget to celebrate the other important mothers and mother figures in your life too! Whether an aunt, a neighbor, or a friend, reach out to let them know how much you appreciate them.
This November 11th is Veterans Day, a time when we remember the service and sacrifice of our armed forces. Check out these resources from the National Education Association with your child to explore activities by grade level.
Find a list of bunny crafts here to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather.
Kids of all ages love spending time with their friends. Consider having your kids friends to your house this weekend. Make healthy snacks and have games (like card games, or charades) ready to play. Make sure to coordinate with the other parents ahead of time, and don’t forget to have fun!
...for ice cream! July is National Ice Cream month, so use this recipe from the Food Network to make kid-friendly ice cream in a bag, no special equipment needed.
Celebrate this Independence Day by visiting one of the hundreds of national parks across the country. Use the U.S. National Park Service Park Locator to find a place to picnic, hike, and spend time together as a family!
Once your kids hit their teenage years, it can be hard to consistently bring everyone to the table for some much-needed family time. Try these tips for having a successful family dinner with teens!
Show off your inner super hero by donning a homemade mask to show your child how super you are. You can both decorate matching masks!
It’s almost Thanksgiving, and what better time to choose some recipes for the Thanksgiving meal that kids can help prepare? Check out some tasty and nutritious recipes that will make your budding chefs proud and feel part of the Thanksgiving Day meal.
Get outside with your kids as the weather heats up and check out these activities from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, including scavenger hunts, leaf rubbing, and more.
Terribly Funny
Do you know what the loudest pet is?
A trumpet.
