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Beth Shea

A former travel and spa writer, Beth swapped airline miles and body wraps for long stroller walks and quick showers once she had kids. Beth is now a writer for multiple parenting and lifestyle websites including Mom.com and Red Tricycle. She's a vegan, coffee-obsessed, ocean-loving mom who swims against the tide.
    18 Great Gifts for 6-Year-Olds, According to Parents Who Know
    From card games to clay animals, here are 18 gifts we think will thrill the six-year-old set.
    Beth Shea
    Nov 2, 2023
    How To Have A No-Spend Day On Your Next Vacation
    It’s easier than you might think.
    Beth Shea
    Jun 13, 2023
    This Mini Basketball Hoop Is the Secret to Bonding with My Tween
    I was looking for a lighthearted way to hang out together, with the hope that conversation would ensue.
    Beth Shea
    Mar 16, 2023
    This Board Game That Doubles as An Activity Mat Keeps My Preschooler Entertained For Hours
    It's so easy to navigate, and the illustrations are enthralling to little kids!
    Beth Shea
    Jan 25, 2023
    This Indoor Hammock Swing Lets My Kids Move While Learning, Which Is Why It’s Worth Every Penny
    It's one of the best purchases I ever made for my kids.
    Beth Shea
    Oct 19, 2022
    My Kids Were Scared to Go to the Bathroom at Night — Until I Found This Genius Solution
    They literally shed a new light on the situation, and in every color, too.
    Beth Shea
    Oct 5, 2022
    My Kids Have Had This Lunchbox for 10 Years, and We’re Never Going Back
    My kids have had this lunchbox for 10 years, and we're never going back.
    Beth Shea
    Aug 17, 2022
    The Best LEGO Storage Solution I’ve Found — and I’ve Tried Them All
    Parents of kids who chuck LEGOs everywhere, this is for you.
    Beth Shea
    Jul 14, 2022
    What You Need to Know to Plan a Once-in-a-Lifetime Theme Park Vacation for Your Family
    From parents who have mastered theme park visits, and have the mouse ears to prove it.
    Beth Shea
    Jul 5, 2022
    The 12 Weirdest and Most Wonderful Roadside Attractions Across America
    This piece was created for Cubby, our weekly newsletter for families at home. Want more? Sign up here for a weekly splash of fun and good ideas for families with kids. Nothing compared to the freedom of going on family road trips as a child. Rolling down the windows in the backseat, wind blowing through my hair, I literally watched the world go by. The open road opened doors to an otherworldly life where rules were bent and adventure triumphed over routine.
    Beth Shea
    May 25, 2021