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Jan 24, 2025 | tinybeans.com | Dahlia Rimmon

If you’re a parent, you know the discouraging feeling of opening your kiddo’s lunchbox after school only to find everything uneaten and exactly where you left it. Not only is it beyond frustrating, but you’ve spent time preparing their lunch—sacrificing precious Netflix hours, thank you very much!—and now you’re left with wasted food and the guilt of wondering if your kid was running around hungry all day. As a pediatric dietitian and mom of three, I’ve been there many times.

Jan 16, 2025 | tinybeans.com | DeAnna Janes

We love going to the movies, but let’s face it: Taking the whole family to see a flick is a luxury these days. Beyond the lofty ticket prices, the real plot twist comes when you’re hit with the grand total at the concessions stand. Thank goodness streaming platforms have our backs. Plus, 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year full of new kids’ movies streaming on your favorite platforms.

Jan 14, 2025 | tinybeans.com | Gabby Cullen

As parents, we’ve been glued to our screens watching the tragedy of the Los Angeles fires unfold. So many families have lost their homes and their communities, from schools and libraries to grocery stores and parks—all of the things that make family life feel safe and secure. Nearly 38,000 acres of LA Country have been destroyed by the two largest fires in the Palisades and Eaton, while 24 people have died and tens of thousands have been evacuated, according to the New York Times.

Jan 6, 2025 | tinybeans.com | Melissa Heckscher

If you’re thinking about getting your kid a phone but worried it’ll launch them into a life of social media scrolling or video games, you should know: not all phones are created equal. You can give your kid a cell phone for communication…without sending them freefalling into a life of TikTok dances and Snapchat streaks. According to Common Sense Media, nearly half of kids (42%) have a phone by age 10.

Dec 18, 2024 | tinybeans.com | Kate Loweth

Traveling with kids overseas can be a daunting undertaking. Not only do you have to get there (usually via a painfully long red-eye), but you need to find a way to get around once you arrive. Rental cars, car seats, and the likelihood of having cranky toddlers or surly teens along for the ride can make the fairytale dream of a European vacation less palatable to parents. One way to make a trip like this more manageable is to slow it down and do less.