Amelia Eigerman
Amelia Eigerman grew up as the original “fun tester” for Mommy Poppins. Now, Amelia is a veterinary technician with a passion for helping humans understand animals a little bit better. They use their science background to write about pets, wildlife and the climate for both kids and adults.
Latest posts by Amelia
Choosing the best pets for kids is no easy task, because every animal—and every child and family—is different. But if your kids are anything like ours, then you’re more than familiar with the constant stream of requests (OK, demands) for a new pet. Still, the idea of adding a new furry, scaly, or feathered friend to your home may feel overwhelming and spark a slew of questions: What is the most kid-friendly pet? What is the easiest pet to take care of? Which animals will be a good fit for your home?
Whether you already have a menagerie or you’re looking to get your child's first pet, we’ve got expert answers to your biggest questions about the best pets for kids. Whichever pet you choose, caring for it will likely give your child a new sense of responsibility. Learn even more important skills to teach your children in our list of 65 life skills to teach kids at any age and 70 life skills your kid needs before college.
Green clubs are a great way to bring environmental activism into the spotlight at your school. Whether your school has a thriving climate club or none at all, we're here to help you start a green club, expand your existing climate club, and get more students involved to make the biggest impact possible. And hey, maybe you'll make some new climate-conscious friends along the way!
For more eco-friendly tips and tricks for kids of all ages, check out our article about how one kid can be a climate hero, and subscribe to our Earth Kids newsletter.
Climate change is an overwhelming problem, but kids of any age can be part of the solution. For kids who are growing up hearing doomsday headlines almost every day, climate change can feel too big to tackle. However, one of the best ways to tackle climate anxiety is to take charge of what you can control. Even one kid can make a big difference when it comes to climate change.
Here are the best things to do to make a difference for the planet at any age, from reducing individual (and family) carbon footprints to becoming a youth activist. Then, read about more climate-saving actions you can take in our Earth Kids Guide and sign up for our Earth Kids newsletter for more ideas and activities every month.
These wild and crazy fun animal facts will have your kids wowing their friends the next time they take a zoo trip or spot a squirrel. Because let’s face it: everybody loves feeling like an expert. And when you’re a kid, nothing feels better than proving your expertise by having a fascinating fun fact to share. Who knows, these fascinating and weird animal facts might even inspire your own future biologist!
If these fun animal facts leave your kids wanting more, we've got more fun facts for kids that cover topics like food, history, humans, and more. And if that's not enough, find even more cool trivia for kids in our Ultimate Collection of Fun Facts and Mind-Blowing Trivia for Kids.
Like many people recently, we've discovered TikTok and gotten a little (OK, maybe a lot) obsessed. The social media app can be a bit of a hot mess, but the fun TikTok dance trends are actually a great way for kids to get moving and have fun indoors. And the best part is the whole family can get involved.
Some TikTok dances are purposefully challenging, but many are easy and can even be done by toddlers. Here are some of our favorite kid-friendly TikTok dance trends for you and your family to try, plus some instructions to get you started on TikTok if you're new to the app. Who knows, maybe you'll get TikTok famous!
Find more awesome kids' music on our list of Free Kids' Music Playlists from Breakfast to Bedtime, and tons more boredom busters and family-friendly activities in our Stay-at-Home Guide.
It’s always a great feeling when you find something unexpected and beautiful on the streets of New York. A new art installation in the Flatiron District feels like a little bit of holiday magic dropped onto the busy city intersection.
Nova by SOFTlab is a large aluminum pavilion that pedestrians can walk around and into all holiday season. It feels like being inside a life-sized kaleidoscope, making it an interactive experience that kids and adults will have a blast exploring.
The story of Peter Pan is universal and beloved by children everywhere. While it’s probably most well-known as a Disney movie, it was originally a play written in 1904 by Scotland’s J.M. Barrie.
Finding Neverland, which hit Broadway earlier this year, explores Barrie’s process and inspiration for writing the play. While it centers around Peter Pan and contains plenty of references to characters we know and love, going into Finding Neverland anticipating a show about Wendy and the Lost Boys will leave you disappointed. But recreating the magic of Peter Pan is not what Finding Neverland is about.
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