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20 Of The Best Christmas Movies For Kids, From Claymation Classics To New Comedies

In my household, there is no better way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year than with a giant mug of hot cocoa, curled up in front of the TV to watch one of our favorite Christmas movies. Some of my favorite Christmas memories are family movie nights, where we watched the best Christmas movies for kids over and over again. But there’s an added bonus: a kid-friendly Christmas movie is also a great distraction for little ones when you need to sneak away to your bedroom and wrap the m
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10 Kids’ Shows With Great Potty Training Episodes To Help Motivate Your Little One

Potty training can be one of the most (if not the single most) frustrating parts of toddlerhood. It’s a huge milestone, and there are so many schools of thought about how best to approach the transition from wearing diapers to using the toilet. There are a number of potty training hacks to try when you reach a plateau — some may work and some may not — but watching kids shows with potty training episodes is a super simple way to help motivate your kiddo. From potty training apps to smart watch
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Parks & Rec Fans: There's A New Kids' Book For Aspiring Leslie Knopes

If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a world where your favorite TV characters could teach your kids all about voting and elections, the new children’s book Parks & Recreation: Leslie for Class President! is here to make all of your dreams come true. Leslie Knope is running for class president at Pawnee Elementary, and I personally have never wanted anything more than to be in 5th grade again so that I can vote for her. Written by Robb Pearlman and illustrated by Melanie Demmer, the team behind
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Care Bear Alert: The Togetherness Bear Is A New Care Bear All About Love

The Care Bears brand has been bringing joy to the masses for generations and their newest character, Togetherness Bear, is set to continue the legacy this summer. Togetherness Bear’s motto is “Love All,” and she’s here to spread the word about the importance of acceptance, inclusivity, and loving yourself. After more than a year of social distancing, virtual school, and time apart from loved ones, the message of togetherness is more important than ever. As kids learn how to re-enter social spac
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Pizza Hut's Book It! Summer Program Is Encouraging Readers With Pizza Like The '90s

Summers in the ‘90s were glorious. With a popsicle in hand, I remember laying out on a trampoline in my backyard reading every page of every book in The Babysitter’s Club series to complete enough books to earn a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut's Book It! program. Did you know that Book It! is still very much a thing? Now, you can re-live all the nostalgia of your own childhood summer reading days with your own kids. Since 1984, The Pizza Hut Book It! program has helped kids grow in thei
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20 Sci-Fi Baby Names For Every Little Clone, Padawan, Vulcan, Or Vampire Slayer

You can draw baby name inspiration from pretty much anywhere. Movies, TV, books, and comics are all popular sources for baby names, but some fantasy super fans may be more drawn to sci-fi baby names than other trendy pop-culture monikers. While giving your baby a Star Trek-inspired name isn’t a guarantee that they’ll “live long and prosper,” sci-fi baby names do give parents a lot of fun potential for future birthday party themes, bedroom decor, and more. A baby name attached to a sci-fi franch
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20 Star Wars Gifts For Every Lightsaber-Loving Kid & Adult On Your List

When it comes to gift-giving, you can almost never go wrong giving a Star Wars fan something related to the franchise. The thing about Star Wars that makes the merchandise so giftable is that the fandom spans literal generations. I can give the same Star Wars gifts to my 50-something-year-old dad or my 9-year-old and they’ll be equally as excited. (When in doubt, Yoda rarely fails to make people smile.) Some of the best gifts I’ve ever received have been Star Wars-themed — a collectible Episode
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Meal Planning, Except It's Just These Baby Yoda Cheesy Tots

It’s time for fans everywhere to gear up to celebrate Star Wars Day, and these new Mandalorian Cheesy Potato Tots absolutely need to be on your May 4th menu. You’re going to have to eat at some point, so why not nosh on some Baby Yoda-shaped snacks? Yes, this is the way. (You had me at cheesy potato tots, but make it Mando-style and I’m all the way there.) Grogu, The Child, Baby Yoda — no matter which name you go with, there’s no denying that the little green breakout star from the Disney+ seri
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If Only These 'Frozen 2' Mac & Cheese Bites Could Give Me Elsa Powers

Easy, delicious, and nutritious are my personal requirements for kid-friendly foods. But it’s a lot easier to convince my kids to eat something when it features a favorite character. That’s why I’m ridiculously excited about the new Frozen 2 Mac & Cheese Bites from FarmRich. I’m all about convenience these days, so a bite-sized nugget filled with macaroni and cheese that I can buy at the grocery store and pop in the oven on a busy weeknight checks all the boxes. Plus, they’re shaped like Elsa’s
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30 Vintage Summer Photos So Nostalgic, You Can Practically Smell The Sunscreen

Oh, sweet summertime. Swimming pools, popsicles, and sandy bare feet are the things I dream of all fall and winter long. Classic summer pastimes honestly haven’t changed that much over the years, as these vintage summer photos show. You won’t find a single selfie on this list, but the glory of a day spent poolside with family and friends is on full display. From backyard barbecues with burgers on the grill to makeshift wading pools on rooftops and even a group of teenagers engaged in some serio
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Not A Drill: Get A Free Crunchy Taco From Taco Bell On May 4

I live in south Texas where there’s basically a Tex-Mex restaurant or taqueria on every corner. Tacos are a way of life here, and incredible options abound, but that doesn’t mean that I won’t jump at the chance to get a free crunchy taco at Taco Bell, and on May 4, I can do just that. If you’ve ever looked up at the moon and thought, “Hmm, that moon looks like a delicious taco,” this is the fast food promotion you’ve been waiting for. (So... not many of you maybe.) Taco Bell has dubbed the luna
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Gabrielle Union & Dwayne Wade's New Book Stars Their Daughter's *Side-Eye*

There's a new boss baby in town, and she's taking a stand for kindness in the new children's book from Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade, Shady Baby. The couple's all-new story — inspired by their own daughter — focuses on what it means when kids stand up for what they believe in. Both Union and Wade made announcements on their respective Instagram pages celebrating the book's upcoming release. Union's post tagged 2-year-old daughter Kaavia James' page in the post and wrote, "@kaaviajames has an
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The Inclusive New Potato Head Toys Allow Kids To Create Their Own Diverse Families

Soon, the spunky spuds your kids know and love from the Toy Story franchise and beyond will have limitless potential to build families that look just like their own — no matter what that means for them. The new Potato Head My Potato Family from Hasbro will officially drop the "Mr." and "Mrs." titles to offer a more inclusive way to play. Set for release in the fall, the new Potato Head set includes two large potato bodies, one small potato body, and 42 accessories. Intended for kids ages 2 and
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Hello, You Absolutely Know Someone Who Needs This Kevin Malone & His Chili Shirt

If your family or friend group didn't play the "Which character are you?" game after watching The Office, are you even a fan? Back when the show was on weekly, I used to peg my dad as a Michael Scott. The similarities ran deep (and still do) as he managed his own office with his own quirky brand of humor, trying to be everyone's best friend. As my dad has aged, he's morphed into more of a Kevin. Specifically, an "up the night before pressing garlic," chili-pot-spilling Kevin. This The Office the
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OMG, You're Going To Need *All* Of The New 'The Office' Pop! Figurines

Fans of The Office still can't get enough of the Dunder-Mifflin crew even now, six years after the iconic show went off the air after nine amazing seasons. That's why toy brand Funko has announced that they are adding 10 new The Office Pop! characters to their line-up of collectible memorabilia from the show. Get ready to re-live your favorite moments from the show over and over again as you discover which characters' classic looks Funko has re-created. On Twitter, Funko has been dropping hints
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These 7 'The Office' Baby Halloween Costumes Deserve All The Dundies

Your baby has to dress as a cute and cuddly animal for Halloween, right? False! They do not. If you want to dress your baby like one of the iconic characters from arguably the best television show ever, these seven The Office baby Halloween costumes are absolutely precious. It may be trendy to turn your baby into a sloth or a unicorn, but while trends typically fade over the course time, The Office is forever. (Or, at least The Office re-runs seem to be.) While these character looks stand out a
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23 Thanksgiving TV Episodes You Know You Can't Wait To Stream On Turkey Day

When you're in the throes of prepping for Thanksgiving dinner, you will likely need some sort of entertainment to fuel the long hours of chopping, stirring, and basting that it takes to put on a feast. These 23 Thanksgiving TV episodes to stream will certainly keep you in a festive mood despite the hand cramps you'll inevitably get from wielding a knife for hours on end. From Will & Grace to Grey's Anatomy, most television series will feature a Thanksgiving special at some point, and they are u
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Beverly Cleary Has Died At Age 104. Her Children's Books Shaped Generations of Readers.

Beverly Cleary, the beloved author who published her first children’s book, Henry Huggins, in 1950, died yesterday at the age of 104. She wrote dozens of stories, including several about the iconic sisters Ramona and Beezus and motorcycle-riding mouse named Ralph. Romper published this ode to Cleary’s work on the occasion of her 103 birthday in 2019. When I was a preteen, I wore out copies of every Ramona Quimby book I could get my hands on. The playful, inquisitive, and courageous adventures o