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32 Baby Gifts for Every First-Year Stage
And they didn't even have to ask for any of it.
40+ Gifts for Toddlers Who Are Into Everything
They'll like them even more than the boxes they come in.
37 Gifts for Kids Worth Getting Excited About
There will be squealing.
Hanukkah Pajamas for the Entire Family: 2026 Edition
Hanukkah is just over a month away — first night is Dec. 4 this year — and you know what that means. It’s time to get your family Hanukkah pajamas! I am a huge fan of Hanukkah merch. I love Hanukkah s...
It’s an All-Day Pool Day at Lopesan Caoba Lagoon Resort
Just wait until you see the cenote pool.
Scientists discover why chronic back pain feels so personal
For people living with chronic back pain, even a simple movement can trigger a sudden surge of pain. Now, scientists have discovered that these painful episodes activate a surprising part of the brain...
This Innovative Jewish Immigrant Created the Underwire Bra
If you’re wearing a bra right now, you can thank a Jewish immigrant named Ida Cohen Rosenthal for helping make it the garment we know today. The story began in 1922, when Russian-Jewish immigrant Ida ...
Get Ready for Hanukkah With These Essentials
Celebrating Hanukkah with your family can be a magical experience. But making sure you have everything you need to celebrate all eight nights? That’s a completely different story. Unless, of course, y...
Classic Glittery Christmas Stocking Craft
Click here to read Classic Glittery Christmas Stocking Craft on Hands On As We Grow® This has got to be one of the most classic crafts we’ve made, especially for Christmas. But since it’s a classic, w...
A single brain signal may explain schizophrenia's most puzzling symptoms
Scientists have identified a brain signal that may help explain why schizophrenia produces such a wide variety of symptoms, including difficulties with perception, movement, and speech. The discovery ...
The First-Time Experiences Kids Will Never Forget in Citrus County
Their first manatee encounter. Their first underwater treasure hunt. Their first taste of wild Florida. Some family vacations are full of firsts—and these are the ones they’ll talk about for years.
I’m Turning Into a Bubbe With My ‘Granny Hobbies.’ I Couldn’t Be Happier About It.
As age 50 looms closer on the horizon, I’ve come to a somewhat alarming realization: I am apparently becoming my grandmother. Well, not actually my grandmother — but the stereotypical bubbe, straight ...
Googly Eyes Crafts & Activities for Halloween
Click here to read Googly Eyes Crafts & Activities for Halloween on Hands On As We Grow® There’s something fun and spooky about googly eyes that kids just love to use for Halloween activities! Here’s ...
The autistic brain processes faces differently than scientists thought
A major new study has uncovered important differences in how the brains of autistic children respond to human faces. Published in Nature Mental Health, the research is among the most extensive investi...
What Brings Jackie Tohn Jewish Joy
Actress Jackie Tohn has had quite a year. Not only did she reprise her role as Esther Roklov in season three of “Nobody Wants This,” out now, she also revealed that she had a preventative double maste...
Painting with Wheels Gone Bigger
Click here to read Painting with Wheels Gone Bigger on Hands On As We Grow® I’ve had a mild panic attack lately. My littlest, Louis… well, he’s almost out of the toddler stage. He’s 2 1/2 already and ...
Jewish Paralympian Ezra Frech Honors Mom Bahar Soomekh on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Ezra Frech is a Paralympic champion, a disability advocate and reality competition show star. Last Tuesday, he also put his status as an incredibly loving son on full display. On the dedication episod...
16 Hanukkah Gifts for Your Friend Obsessed with Mah Jongg
I’m not saying you need another set of mah jongg tiles. I’m just saying Hanukkah is coming, and there are some really great ones out there. Whether you’re shopping for your favorite mah jongg buddy or...
Super Easy Crumpled Paper Fall Tree Art With Spices
Click here to read Super Easy Crumpled Paper Fall Tree Art With Spices on Hands On As We Grow® This crumpled paper fall tree is a simple art activity that incorporates a sensory element for toddlers a...
Popular cannabis sleep gummies may have a hidden dark side
Cannabinol (CBN) has become a popular ingredient in sleep supplements, often promoted as a natural, gentle way to relax and get a better night's rest. However, new research from the University of Conn...