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‘The Super Secret Hive’ debuts Oct. 19 What to do when life gives you furlough-lemons? For veteran Disney performers/creators Julie Frost and Mike Dombrow, the answer is simple: make an empowering musical adventure podcast for kids! The first season of the brand-new audio series, The Super Secret Hive, debuts Monday, […]
USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Published 11:17 a.m. CT Oct. 13, 2020 CLOSE Infectious disease experts are urging the public, now more than ever, to get vaccinated against the flu. The added urgency stems in part from the symptoms it shares with COVID-19 and concerns about confusing them. (Sept. 14) AP Domestic […]
It seems after six months of putting my kids’ social lives on hold, and forgoing our traditional summer vacation, and saying “no” to simple things like eating out at restaurants, COVID-19 is poised to potentially spoil the next fun activity on the calendar: Halloween. Of course, I suppose I could […]
Hocus Pocus Disney Trick or treat may be canceled due to coronavirus — but at least you can still snuggle up on the sofa with the kids for a scary movie this Halloween. Put on your Halloween costumes or your warmest pajamas, fill up a bucket of popcorn and check […]
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1. Creatures of the Night: ZooTampa at Lowry Park has brought back its family-friendly Halloween series. Capacity is limited, visitors will have to make a reservation in advance and masks are required for the few indoor attractions that are open. This year’s event is themed around campfire tales and features […]
When you’re on a budget (aren’t we all?) and need new kids clothing, of course the absolute best solution is to get hand-me-downs. Considering how quickly those little ones outgrow things, nothing beats getting free clothing from friends, family, and local clothing swaps. But that’s not always an option — […]
‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’ is a fun, scary adventure that kids will love and adults won’t mind Welcome to Camp Cretaceous — the first-ever animated series to stomp its way into the Jurassic Park franchise and the name of the new adventure camp on Isla Nublar that’s featured within […]
Mom, entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, host and Real Housewives of Potomac star Monique Samuels is an absolute delight. I mean, I only spoke with her on the phone for about fifteen minutes but it was enough to tell that she’s whip-smart, witty, wise and open — so open, in fact, that […]
In pre-COVID-19 times, diverse wellness offerings and breathtaking vistas were big draws to exclusive, far-flung resorts for many seeking some R&R. As we turn the corner on fall 2020, many of these luxury accommodations are starting to offer a new service that’s more in line with the times: virtual learning […]
Teen Builds Free Desks for Kids in Need with ‘Desks for Distance’ Colby is helping kids in need with ‘Desks for Distance’ After building himself a desk for distance learning, Northern Virginia teen Colby Samide spent the last week of summer vacation building 40 free desks for underprivileged kids. “It’s […]
With the U.S. Open scheduled to begin in just a few days, tennis star Sloane Stephens is anxious to hit the court — and stay safe while she’s doing it. “I’m a super germaphobe, so I’m worried about not getting anyone sick or me not getting sick,” Stephens tells PEOPLE […]
Image credit: Liliya Filakhtova/Getty Images When summer starts to fade into fall, it’s hard not to feel a bit wistful—but don’t let the changing seasons get you down. Instead grab your offspring and make some art together: These fall crafts for kids will provide a mood-lifting burst of creative energy […]
More from Variety “Olivia Pope had no vulnerabilities. Outside of Fitz, she was a superhero,” Washington explains during a Zoom call from her Los Angeles area home. “And just built into Black motherhood is fear and vulnerability. And that was a layer to her identity that Shonda knew was not […]
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As the U.S. reached another bleak milestone on Sunday, a glimmer of hope from New York: The Empire State reported its lowest positivity rate since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. New York, for weeks the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak, reported the rate — the average number of positive results for every 100 tests — hit […]
Zachary Carr hadn’t known Victor for long. Carr, 21, began tutoring the rising fifth grader in mid-June, shortly after wrapping up his junior year at Middle Tennessee State University. But Carr had spent enough one-on-one time with Victor to discern that the boy was unusually fidgety during their latest morning […]
Ian Jameson, left, organized a gathering of tenant rights activists at El Monte City Hall to demand that the City Council pass a moratorium barring all evictions during the pandemic. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) Things weren’t great before COVID-19, but at least only about 570 families, hungry, broke […]
Parents set the tone for conversations about money. (Photo: Westend61 via Getty Images) The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is hardly a secret. More than 50 million Americans have filed for unemployment since March, and food insecurity has risen to unprecedented levels. If you’re a parent whose financial situation […]
HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Prices and availability subject to change. The kiddos will be on a roll with these rolling backpacks you can find on Amazon. (Photo: Amazon) You’re probably already prepping for back-to-school season — even if it looks a […]
As the summer winds down, it’s time to prep your kid to go back to school. With Fall of 2020 set to kick off a different kind of school year, it’s more important than ever to do some preparations to help your child have a meaningful academic experience. Do these […]