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It is a really weird time at the moment, many summer holidays are being postponed and a lot of summer camps and other kids activities are all up in the air. Some of us are still working from home so looking for simple ideas to keep the kids occupied at home this summer. Well, this is my superpower. I am here to provide you with lots of simple ideas for kids crafts, activities and ways to keep our children occupied at home this summer. There’s no doubt about it: trying to juggle working from home with children is challenging. These activity ideas will help you out!...

It’s going to take more than a pandemic to knock Atlanta parents off their games. From a giant dinosaur drive-through to a fresh-air alternative to the grocery store, this weekend has loads to keep you occupied. Keep reading for our favorite ways to win this weekend. photo: iStock Hands-On Fun Jurassic Quest Drive-Through at Atlanta Motor Speedway Jurassic Quest is America’s largest and most realistic dinosaur event with true-to-life sized dinosaurs that roar and move. Check them out from the comfort (and safety) of your own car. Here’s the scoop. Family Zoo Yoga at Zoo Atlanta Reach, stretch, bend, and...

We love water toys. As winter recedes, skies turn a brighter blue, and the days get warmer and longer, few activities with kids are more fun than running around in the backyard. Whether hitting a ball, building a fort, or getting sprayed by a ginormous dinosaur sprinkler, there’s just nothing better than an afternoon of exhausting outdoor play, especially if water toys are involved — ideally ones that can be tossed back and forth or launched gleefully at your kids. Projectile play helps kids to hone their hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness and also gives them a crash course in gravity...

Best Children’s StoreDoodlet'sIf you love a good treasure hunt, there's no place better than Doodlet's. Stuffed to the brim with knickknacks, candy and the most respectable sticker collection to be found anywhere, this store is full of tiny wonders that a kid could buy with no more than a few dollar coins from the tooth fairy. For adults with the urge to splurge on a favorite youngster, find unique gifts from high-quality toys to handmade folk art.120 Don Gaspar Ave., 983-3771Bee Hive BooksBee Hive has a wide selection of books for kids of all ages, from picture books to young...

The North East, specifically North Yorkshire is an amazing part of the UK and also a large area, so today I am going to share some of the best days out in the North East for families. I am a proud northerner, having been born in Teesside and then boomeranging back when Maxi was 1 and I was pregnant with Mini. Over the years we have spent so much time exploring this beautiful part of the country, so have had some fab days out in North Yorkshire Best days out in North Yorkshire for families Living on the edge of...