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Fall Horoscopes

This fall in the zodiac is teeming with opportunities for your kids! Here’s a peek at what’s to come and Astro-informed styling tips to support this seasonal shift. Aries – March 20 – April 19 Your little rams are a force to be reckoned with this fall. I know this summer was longer than expected, […]

Happy Hygge!

Raising kids in Scandinavia is an obnoxiously gorgeous, shock-inducing list of detailed perks; 480 days of paid maternity leave, wilderness-themed playgrounds with the ever-charming moose sighting, adorable woodland-themed indoor/outdoor rec centers complete with native botanicals, obscenely affordable bi-lingual schools, and an all-around family supportive lifestyle integrated deep within the cultural structure. Year after year, Scandinavian […]

Working Mother Registry

The schedule of being a full-time mother and full-time professional is a lot. KIDBOX, Gugu Guru, and Working Mother have teamed up to help, by launching a “Back to Work” registry designed specifically for the professional expectant and new mothers. Powered by Gugu Guru, you can register your Working Mother Baby Registry, customizing your favorite […]

Six Things You Can Do To Get Your Kid Ready For Kindergarten

Your baby is headed off to Kindergarten! Let’s face it, starting elementary school is a big deal. Not just for your kid, but also for you, the parent. I have been a Kindergarten teacher, and I’ll be the first to tell you, Kindergarten has changed a lot in recent years. Kids are expected to learn […]

Going Back to School with Gratitude and Kindness

Back to school is a great time for families to build new routines and habits. Today’s digital lifestyle makes taking the time to express gratitude difficult. Feeling thankful on a regular basis can lead to a better state of mind, and for kids, it might produce better grades in school. Here are 11 activities and […]

Five Ways to Avoid the Summer Slide

I get it. It’s summertime, and the last thing your kid wants to do is think about school work. My 6 and 4-year-old boys feel the same way! Summer is a time to have fun, play and relax, but it’s also a time when the “summer slide” sets in. Summer slide is a term used by teachers and […]

Dog Days of Summer Essay Winner!

Congratulations to Stephanie Palmieri from California. We loved reading about how you spend the summer with your kids. Check out her submission below. Look out for our Back to School essay contest at the beginning of August! I have a few favorite ways to keep my kids busy over the summer. I definitely feel like […]

Books Are Magic Summer Reading List

Books Are Magic did us the favor of curating the perfect summer reading list for your children. No matter their reading level or favorite books, they’re bound to find their fave summer read from this list. Picture Books: Be/Hold By Shira Erlichman ISBN: 9780999658420 Another By Christian Robinson ISBN: 9781534421677 A Normal Pig By K-Fai […]

How to Organize a School Supply Drive

September is just around the corner, and so is the excitement of back-to-school shopping. When parents shop for their supplies to get the academic year started on the right foot, they may want to consider turning the shopping spree into a lesson on giving. Help families who struggle to purchase the lengthy list of new […]

30 Things You Will Never Take for Granted Again After Becoming a Parent

There’s nothing like the love you feel for your child. but becoming a parent also strengthens their love and appreciation for these day-to-day luxuries. The dishwasher. A car that is not full of crumbs. Making a meal that you don’t have to worry about being too hot, too chewy, too spicy, or too green. […]

Our Indianapolis Give

A huge thanks to the moms and dads who have purchased a KIDBOX; because of you we are able to distribute new clothes to kids all across the country. The KIDBOX Community Moms have been traveling across the country doing surprise gives in our efforts to clothe a million children in need. We stopped at […]

Our Fave DIY Popsicles

Check out some of our favorite DIY popsicle recipes to help you stay cool this summer! All of these recipes can be dairy-free, just swap cow’s milk for coconut milk. We hope you like these recipes! Share your popsicle making journey with us on Instagram by tagging @kidbox. Nutella Popsicles All you need is Nutella, whipped […]