
Photographer beautifully captures poignant moments between children and their gentle giants in “Little Kids and Their Big Dogs” series
Few people can resist pictures of kids with their dogs. Together they are the perfect combo of cute and cuddly....

12 treehouses that give us major wanderlust
Maybe it's the carefree, dreamy vibe we feel whenever we see pictures of treehouses -- or our not-so-secret desire...

HOW TO: Make decadent vegan salted date caramel & almond butter quinoa cups
Giving beloved childhood comfort foods a healthier twist is a passion of ours, so we decided to put our own spin...

Wearable rope vest turns parents into the most popular and portable jungle gym in town
Our kids climb all over us all day long: while waiting to pick up big brother at school, in line at the grocery...

HOW TO: Make two types of irresistible Brussels sprouts chips that will change the veggie’s bad reputation
1. Gather the ingredients. For the lemon and sea salt version: 10-12 brussels sprouts 1 tbsp olive oil ...

Japanese mom bakes up astounding bread loaves that feature her son’s illustrations & more
Making homemade bread is a kid-friendly and delicious activity, but one Japanese mom's bread loaf masterpieces...

Sumblox building blocks stack up to teach kids math
With Sumblox, kids can tackle addition, multiplication, addends to ten, fractions, not to mention all sorts of...

Seattle’s first “traffic garden” is a bike playground where kids can safely practice their cycling skills
Traveling on two wheels is one of our favorite ways to explore urban locales, but actually learning how to ride...

Toy companies are creating dolls and toys with disabilities to represent & include differently-abled children
Diversity among dolls and toys has been a burgeoning focus in recent years, and, with the help of popular campaigns...

Sunshine on a Ranney Day renovates homes for children with special needs, free of charge
One of the most recent projects of Sunshine on a Ranney Day was to turn the sleep rooms in the Children's Healthcare...

Liliane Dolls Villa is a luxurious modern dollhouse built at a child’s height
The design aesthetic of the Liliane Dolls Villa is modern and minimalist. The exterior forms a shape almost like...

LOOP interactive art installation features giant, light-up, musical zoetropes that display fairy tale scenes
Loop's creators are multifaceted makers, with expertise combining several musical and artistic genres and a love...

Sky Villages interactive installation teaches kids lofty concepts about architecture & population growth
Kids' imaginations run wild, and they are just so open to the idea of EVERYTHING being real: even villages floating...

Abandoned mine in Wales is transformed into the world’s first underground trampoline park
Who knew that an abandoned slate mine in Wales could suddenly have jumped so many notches on our Must-See list?...

Two young brothers created safer, more kid-friendly bows and arrows, resulting in a million-dollar business!
Archery hones kids' precision and focus, develops their fine motor skills, and it's also a lot of fun. The downside,...

Mother photographs her daughter dressed-up as female role models in empowering photo series
Image © Jessica Solarcyzk/Sweet Serendipity Photography The seeds of the photo series were planted following...

HOW TO: Make tasty, healthy vegan baked potato and zucchini latkes
1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. For the latkes (recipe adapted from Meet the Shannons): 4...

HOW TO: Make a healthy, nosh-worthy, vegan holiday popcorn sampler
1. Gather the ingredients. As always, we recommend using organic ingredients whenever possible. For the caramel...

Artist/activist photographs mermaids swimming in 10,000 plastic bottles to raise awareness about plastic pollution
Obtaining, de-labeling, cleaning, and organizing 10,000 plastic bottles is no small feat, and Von Wong enlisted...

Towering Christmas gingerbread castle is a dazzling sight to behold
McConnell is clearly always up for a confectionery challenge, and it's a good thing she's so dedicated: McConnell...

Dad creates gigantic, amazingly detailed, working AT-ACT playhouse for a devoted Star Wars fan
The next Star Wars-related film is being released this week, and your kid and her crew are likely to indulge in...

Anglerfish toy teaches kids about anatomy as it turns inside out to reveal its innards
Curiosity and an active imagination are among out favorite kid qualities, and we adore toys that encourage new...

Scandinavian Side Bike is a sidecar/sled combo that encourages families to adventure on streets and snow
Give kiddos the thrill of a lifetime every time you take them to preschool, daycare, or just around town with the...

New-York Historical Society’s Holiday Express exhibit is a magical wonderland of model trains and old-fashioned toys
Train fever among our kids goes into overdrive during the holiday season: we watch Polar Express, pull out our...

Kids can fashion handmade gifts and donate them to people in need via Little Loving Hands craft kits
The projects are super kid-friendly and fun, with examples such as creating a heart pillow and a matching game...

Jumbo wooden cat stacking game balances family fun and building skills
And now for a family activity to partake in over the holidays that doesn't include shopping, eating, or arguing:...

Infinite Galaxy Puzzle can be continuously assembled in any direction in thousands of different ways
Puzzles are one of our go-to rainy and snow day activities since they keeps kids' hands busy for big chunks of...

Santa’s workshop made out of 700,000 LEGO bricks on display in London’s Covent Garden
Santa's workshop has been temporarily relocated from the North Pole to Covent Garden in London. LEGO-certified...

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a Hanukkah menorah featuring customized dolls wearing flame hats
Kiddos love to partake in the Hanukkah tradition of candle-lighting, an integral part of the Festival of Lights,...

Girl invents KidKnits knitting kits to support women in Rwanda and Chile
We love presents that give back, we love gifts that get our kids involved in crafts, and we especially love when...