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Backyard Water Play Ideas for Summer: 18 Best Ideas to Beat the Heat

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For water safety guidance, see PoolSafely.gov, and browse more outdoor activities for kids on Family Hobby Hub. Nothing fills a hot afternoon quite like water play — and unlike a trip to the pool, most backyard water activities cost almost nothing and take five minutes to set up. Below are 18 backyard water play ideas … Read more

Quiet Activities for Kids in Waiting Rooms: 12 Best Ideas for Restaurants Too

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For more on helping kids manage waiting, see Bright Horizons’ family resources, and browse more on-the-go activities for kids on Family Hobby Hub. The food hasn’t arrived, the doctor is running 40 minutes behind, and your kid has already asked “how much longer” four times. Waiting is genuinely hard for young children — but it … Read more

Boredom Buster Ideas for Kids: 20 Best Options for Ages 6-10

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For more on healthy boredom, see the American Academy of Pediatrics’ HealthyChildren.org resources, and browse more indoor activities for kids on Family Hobby Hub. “I’m bored” might be the four most dreaded words of summer break or a rainy Saturday. The instinct is to fix it immediately — but a little boredom is actually doing … Read more

Easy Activities for Babies: 15 Best Ideas for Ages 6-12 Months

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For more on infant development, see the CDC’s developmental milestones guide, and browse more indoor activities for kids on Family Hobby Hub. Somewhere between rolling over and taking those first wobbly steps, your baby is turning into a tiny scientist — testing what happens when a spoon hits the floor, how a stacking cup fits … Read more