Step aside, Jellycats, Squishmallows, and Labubus! The newest Gen Alpha obsession is the squeezable, squishable, stretchable sensory toy NeeDoh. The resulting frenzy has parents crowdsourcing the viral toy in Facebook groups and lining up outside stores to take advantage of restocks.A modern twist on the stress ball, NeeDohs are available in various malleable textures and shapes that are fun for sensory play and can also help calm stress and anxiety.

Sara Rowe Mount

Apr 16, 2026

I Turned a Secondhand Filing Cabinet Into My Dream Outdoor Planter

This DIY was totally beginner-friendly.

Melanie Gnau

Apr 16, 2026

IKEA’s Most Iconic Bookcase Is Out in the Prettiest New Color (for a Limited Time Only!)

Now I want to replace every BILLY I own.

Megan Gray

Apr 16, 2026

I Tried Tovala’s New Family Meals. I'm No Longer Sinking Under Decision Fatigue

Can a toaster oven really make weeknights easier?

Katy B. Olson

Apr 15, 2026

These Are the Best Snacks for Kids

Healthy-ish snacks that are easy to buy and hard to resist.

Stephanie Ganz

Apr 14, 2026

The Full-Size Mattress I Bought for My Kid (After Tons of Research!)

Plus, five more top contenders.

Emily Hochberg

Feb 22, 2026

I Tried the Viral Method for Getting Crispy Bacon, and I Can’t Believe I Didn’t Know About It Sooner

More is more, in this case.

Nathan Hutsenpiller

Apr 12, 2026

This Is How Your Fave American Girl Doll Would Decorate Her Bedroom Today

Kirsten = prairiecore. Samantha = heiress energy. Felicity = horse girl chic.

Erika Janes

Apr 12, 2026

Before and After: A Messy Pantry Gets a Realistic Transformation Using Already Owned Containers

A real-life pantry is made over with real-life solutions.

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 11, 2026

These Parents Put a Garage Tool in Their Kid's Room, and the Result Is Magic

It’s an actual workhorse that somehow looks so cute.

Katy B. Olson

Apr 11, 2026

Before & After: This Kid’s Bedroom Became a Bold Jungle-Themed Escape

There’s so much to do in this kid’s bedroom!

Cullen Ormond

Apr 10, 2026

Don’t Throw Away Those Silica Gel Packets! Here Are 14 Smart Ways to Reuse Them

Those tiny little packs of dessicant that come in your new pack of shoes or your vitamins have many uses around your home.

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 10, 2026

We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Frozen Chicken Nuggets, and They All Picked the Same One

Turns out, it’s a shape thing, and your kids will approve.

Mackenzie Filson

Apr 9, 2026

This Chic Dinnerware Is Toddler-Proof (and I’m Telling Everyone in My Mom Group About It)

I’m kind of shocked.

Megan Gray

Apr 9, 2026

I Tried the Viral “1-Minute” Trick for Shredding Costco Rotisserie Chicken, and I’m Never Going Back

I'll never prep it another way.

Patty Catalano

Apr 8, 2026

IKEA’s Cult-Favorite Donut Lamp Just Got Even Cooler

Meet your new night-light.

Katy B. Olson

Apr 7, 2026

You Have to See Sofia Richie Grainge’s Nursery Before and After

Sofia Richie Grainge’s new nursery is a soft, ethereal escape. Designed for her son, Henry, whom she and husband Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Records, welcomed on March 18, the room feels like floating on a cloud high above Los Angeles.

Katy B. Olson

Apr 6, 2026

4 Fun, Sensory-Friendly Things to Do with Kids This Month

If you’re parenting a kid with autism, you already know that autism awareness isn’t something families think about just one day or one month a year. It’s everyday life. But April has special meaning. In the U.S., it’s Autism Acceptance Month, designed to promote inclusivity and understanding. And the good news? More spaces are starting to get it.

Danine Alati

Apr 6, 2026

This Simple $150 IKEA Desk Has a Clever Twist Parents Will Love

The rare kids’ desk you won’t need to replace in a year.

Amy Barnes

Apr 5, 2026

This Ralph Lauren-Inspired Hack Turns a Stroller into a Family Heirloom

It's a glow-up that must be seen to be believed.

Katy B. Olson

Apr 4, 2026

This Ingenious Product Keeps Plugs and Cords Out of Sight (and Has Over 22,000 5-Star Reviews)

It's especially great for hiding outlets in nurseries and playrooms.

Olivia Bowman

Apr 3, 2026

Try the "LEGO Drawer" Hack, and You May Never Step on an Errant LEGO Again

Plus, a beautiful IKEA makeover.

Cullen Ormond

Apr 3, 2026

11 Classic Children’s Books That Stand the Test of Time

We see you, Brown Bear.

Liz Gray

Apr 2, 2026

The One Ingredient That Makes Rice 100x Better

Just cook it right with the rice.

Christine Gallary

Apr 2, 2026

I Finally Found a Smart Way to Store Food Container Lids, and It’s Unexpectedly Perfect

If you get a thrill out of organizing tools doing double duty in different areas of the home, you’ll enjoy this.

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 1, 2026

7 Brilliant Bedroom Buys Designers Actually Chose for Their Own Kids

Approved by people who do this for a living — and their kids.

Shelby Deering

Apr 1, 2026

This $60 IKEA "Mud Kitchen" Hack Turns Your Backyard into the Ultimate Play Spot

As we (finally!!!) head into the warmer months, many parents, myself included, are brainstorming all the ways kids can spend time outside. I’m leaning into one thing: The messier the play, the better. It usually means the kids are fully engaged in what they’re doing — and outdoors, which is a win. That’s exactly why I love the mud kitchen. It’s just a small setup, but it can offer hours of sensory play.

Zara Hanawalt

Mar 30, 2026

How to Clean a Pack and Play (It’s Easier Than You Think)

As a parent of two kids under 5, I’m no stranger to traveling with a pack and play for safe sleeping. I rely on one we’ve owned since my oldest was born. And not just for vacation. It’s also served as a second bed for afternoon naps at Grandma’s house and a safe place to play while I tackle household chores. But with so much use, it’s crucial to maintain one properly.

Emily Hochberg

Mar 29, 2026

How to Spring Clean with Kids (Really!)

Spring has sprung, and along with that first “throw the windows open” warm day often comes the beginning of spring cleaning. The endless crumbs, missing socks, and lone water cups (why so many used glasses?!) can build up in the winter season, so spring cleaning feels like a fresh start. Eighty percent of American families plan on spring cleaning, according to the American Cleaning Institute.

Alexandra Frost

Mar 28, 2026

The Lazy 2-Ingredient Dinner I Make Whenever I Don’t Feel Like Cooking (It’s Delicious)

It’s the easiest dinner ever.

Jan Valdez

Mar 27, 2026

DIY Molding Makes This Light Blue Boy’s Bedroom Feel Timeless

The DIY box trim and molding make the room look so elevated.

Cullen Ormond

Mar 27, 2026

8 Kid-Friendly Furniture Finds For Your Living Room (That Won't Ruin The Vibe)

I’ve moved a lot — five times in just as many years. And the one thing that continues to move with and terrify me is an enormous, 180-pound aluminium coffee table that creates an equally enormous level of anxiety whenever one of my toddlers goes near it. Every time we’ve moved, I’ve sworn I’d replace it — and the other pointy, heavy, precarious pieces of furniture like it that haunt the living room like a gaggle of sharp-edged ghosts.

Katy B. Olson

Mar 26, 2026

I Put a Paper Towel Holder in My Bedroom, and It’s So Pretty

Now my accessories aren’t hidden!

Amanda Le

Mar 26, 2026

I Took My 3-Year-Old to Disneyland’s Brand-New “Bluey” Experience, and It Just Might Be the Most Kid-Friendly Place in the Park

Bluey is here for real life!

Heather Fishel

Mar 25, 2026

33 Ridiculously Easy Dinners You Can Make With a Pound of Ground Beef

Saucy noodles, hearty rice bowls, juicy burgers, and more.