5 Fun Fall Activities
Get ready for falling leaves, cooler weather, and spooky surprises with these hands-on activities for kids. Leaf piles and pumpkins and no school, oh my! Try one (or all) of these fall ideas with your…
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Best Camps, Classes & Kids’ Activities of 2018
ActivityHero announces the best camps, classes, and kids’ activities of 2018 — based on reviews and votes from families. Thousands of parents reviewed and voted for camps and classes on ActivityHero, and the following 36…
5 Organizing Hacks Perfect for Back to School
Back to school means an influx of after-school activities and lots of 'stuff'. Here are a few ideas to keep your family organized.
7 Clever Ways to Keep Kids Cool on Hot Days
The best summertime activities help your kids beat the heat while having a blast. Here are 7 fun ideas to try out!
Choosing Sports for Kids: 8 Ways Parents Can Help
When kids start to express an interest in sports, it might be hard to know where to start. How do you know if your child is a Steph Curry or a Serena Williams? Here’s some…
5 Kid-Friendly Podcasts for Road Trips
Planning a summer road trip? These 5 podcasts can help keep curious kids entertained. By Wendy Chou Your bags are packed, the kids are strapped in, and you’ve hit the open road. As parents, we…
Swim Lessons for Kids: 4 Reasons Every Child Should Learn
Swim safely this summer! Learn to recognize the 5 danger signs of drowning and find out how swim lessons promote safety, self-confidence, and more. By The ActivityHero Team Swimming is great way for kids to…
Biking: 6 Practical Tips for Families
Whether you love a leisurely ride or a real off-road adventure, find a type of biking that appeals to your family. Here are 6 practical tips to get kids started with family-friendly biking. By the…
7 Ways Music Lessons Help Kids Excel
Looking to avoid summer brain drain? A music-loving mom shares her personal research into 7 impressive benefits associated with music lessons. Drumroll, please! By Katie Femia One, two, three, four … With all of the…
6 Family-Friendly Summer Movies for 2018
The smell of fresh popcorn in an air-conditioned theater–who doesn’t love a summer trip to the movies? Check out these 6 great movies to bring your family to this summer! Solo: A Star Wars Story…
5 Tips When Kids Won’t Listen
Does it feel impossible to get your child’s attention? Does your child tune you out when you have something important to say? When you are frustrated because your child is not listening, try these 5…
Spring Cooking with Kids
Looking to put some “spring” into your home cooking routine? We asked the head chef at a kids’ cooking school to share handy tips and a delicious recipe. By Wendy Chou Cooking for kids can…
Score Some “Me Time” this Summer
Soon the kids will be out of school, but don’t panic — here are some ways to enjoy some much-needed “me time”. By Sarah Antrim Remember when you were a kid and summer meant you…
6 Business Ideas for Enterprising Kids
Encouraging kids to think like entrepreneurs teaches them long-lasting lessons about the value of hard work, careful planning, and creativity. By Melanie Hargrave We all remember sitting at the end of our driveways at a…
ActivityHero’s Business Grant: Rewarding Camps Who Make a Difference
In our summer contest, your votes and reviews can help your favorite camp or class win money to improve their programs, plus enter you in a drawing for an ActivityHero Gift Card! By Wendy Chou…