Amelia Eigerman

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Climate Change: How One Kid (You) Can Take Action

Submitted by Amelia Eigerman on Tue, 02/14/2023 - 9:22am

Just one kid composting can save 400 pounds of food waste a year. So yes, one kid can make a difference! Photo by Maureen Wilkey

Climate change is an overwhelming problem, but kids of any age can be part of the solution. For kids who are growing up hearing doomsday headlines almost every day, climate change can feel too big to tackle. However, one of the best ways to tackle climate anxiety is to take charge of what you can control. Even one kid can make a big difference when it comes to climate change.

Here are the best things to do to make a difference for the planet at any age, from reducing individual (and family) carbon footprints to becoming a youth activist. Then, read about more climate-saving actions you can take in our Earth Kids Guide and sign up for our Earth Kids newsletter for more ideas and activities every month.

20 Free Online Games For Kids to Play Together

Submitted by Amelia Eigerman on Thu, 08/25/2022 - 1:34pm

Screen time doesn't have to be a solo activity with these fun, free online games for kids to play with friends.

When kids live far away from their friends or cousins, FaceTime, Zoom, and other video-chat tools are a great way for them to stay connected. But sometimes they end up awkwardly staring at the screen, wondering what to talk about. That's when they can play some fun and free online games for kids. These games make it easy for kids to play some of their favorite board games and video games together even when they're not gathered around the same table or screen.

We've found the best free online games for kids who want to meet up virtually and play games even when they're miles apart. These free online games for kids don't require subscriptions, payment, or downloads; just click the link and you're good to go. Pair the game with a Zoom call and a bowl of popcorn and kids will feel like they're in the same room!

Looking for more online fun? Check out 7 games like Wordle for kids and so much more in our Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun.

50 Fun Animal Facts For Kids You Won't Believe

Submitted by Amelia Eigerman on Thu, 07/07/2022 - 11:16am

Sea otters really don't want to get lost! Photo courtesy Joe Robertson/CC BY 2.0

These wild and crazy fun animal facts will have your kids wowing their friends the next time they take a zoo trip or spot a squirrel. Because let’s face it: everybody loves feeling like an expert. And when you’re a kid, nothing feels better than proving your expertise by having a fascinating fun fact to share. Who knows, these fascinating and weird animal facts might even inspire your own future biologist!

If these fun animal facts leave your kids wanting more, we've got more fun facts for kids that cover topics like food, history, humans, and more. And if that's not enough, we've also rounded up a whole bunch of silly jokes for kids and tons of terrific tongue twisters for kids, too.

Best Easy TikTok Dances for Kids and Families to Try

Submitted by Amelia Eigerman on Sat, 05/23/2020 - 1:47pm

Families can get their groove on with these easy TikTok dances.

Like many people recently, we've discovered TikTok and gotten a little (OK, maybe a lot) obsessed. The social media app can be a bit of a hot mess, but the fun TikTok dance trends are actually a great way for kids to get moving and have fun indoors. And the best part is the whole family can get involved.

Some TikTok dances are purposefully challenging, but many are easy and can even be done by toddlers. Here are some of our favorite kid-friendly TikTok dance trends for you and your family to try, plus some instructions to get you started on TikTok if you're new to the app. Who knows, maybe you'll get TikTok famous!

Find more awesome kids' music on our list of Free Kids' Music Playlists from Breakfast to Bedtime, and tons more boredom busters and family-friendly activities in our Stay-at-Home Guide.

Free Public Art Exhibit Like Entering a Kaleidoscope

Submitted by Amelia Eigerman on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 10:05am

It’s always a great feeling when you find something unexpected and beautiful on the streets of New York. A new art installation in the Flatiron District feels like a little bit of holiday magic dropped onto the busy city intersection.

Nova by SOFTlab is a large aluminum pavilion that pedestrians can walk around and into all holiday season. It feels like being inside a life-sized kaleidoscope, making it an interactive experience that kids and adults will have a blast exploring.

Parent Review: 'Finding Neverland' on Broadway with Glee's Matthew Morrison

Submitted by Amelia Eigerman on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 12:30pm

The story of Peter Pan is universal and beloved by children everywhere. While it’s probably most well-known as a Disney movie, it was originally a play written in 1904 by Scotland’s J.M. Barrie.

Finding Neverland, which hit Broadway earlier this year, explores Barrie’s process and inspiration for writing the play. While it centers around Peter Pan and contains plenty of references to characters we know and love, going into Finding Neverland anticipating a show about Wendy and the Lost Boys will leave you disappointed. But recreating the magic of Peter Pan is not what Finding Neverland is about.