Parents may be apprehensive about attending a Major League Baseball game with young kids, but the Great American Ballpark makes it easy. Outside food is more than welcome (just make sure drinks are unopened), there's a playground to blow off some steam if the kiddos get a little wiggly, and the free Pampers Nursing Suite makes baby care a cinch. Every Sunday is "Family Fun Day" with extra perks like face painting and giveaways, so you may want to time your visit to take advantage of that!

Tucked away less than 45 minutes from downtown Cincinnati is a stunning 1,000 acre preserve of Eastern deciduous forest, fields, streams, and ponds. Visitors can choose from over 16 miles of hiking trails (conveniently rated for difficulty and elevation, so you can choose one that's appropriate for the age and ability of your family). Children will love the enclosed Nature Playscape, carefully designed to promote interactive, imaginative play in nature.

Walk just inches above the sharks on the Shark bridge, enjoy hands-on encounters with sharks, stingrays, and sea urchins, and other tide pool creatures, and take in a 360 view of the water through one of several tunnel tanks. It’s a whole new way to look at the sea!

CoolTechGirls was created as a way to encourage young women to explore their interests in STEM -- a male-dominated industry -- and learn from successful women in those fields along the way. Classes, workshops, and events are offered throughout the year, so check out their website and sign up to be notified of upcoming programs.

You may be familiar with the regular Aquaphor formula, which is a clear ointment. While the original is also effective, this is a white cream specifically formulated for diaper rash. The "3-in-1" refers to the 3 functions of the cream: preventing, soothing, and treating diaper rash. Zinc Oxide is the effective ingredient, and it's preservative-free, fragrance-free, and hypoallergenic.

Fun, whimsical songs that keep kids engaged and moving around? Yes, please! Laurie's contagious energy shines through in her voice and guitar as she invites children to join her in various movements and directions through many of her original songs.

Introduce your kids to some of the Disney classics from your childhood with this 3-disc collection of songs from various Disney films. Over 50 songs in a range of styles from a wide variety of films should keep things from getting too repetitive!

As any parent of young children knows, big feelings are hard for kiddos to process! Lisa Loeb tackles the concept of emotional processing in this charming album of songs all about feelings. Fun Fact: This was the 2018 Grammy Award winner for Best Children's Album, so it looks like a whole lot of grown-ups agree that it's worth a listen.

This reggae album balances beautifully on the line between "kid music" and "adult music" -- it's great for both groups! Upbeat and fun, this is the perfect feel-good music for moving and grooving. Listen for some guest appearances by artists like Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Jack Johnson, and more.

One of the largest indoor entertainment centers in the country! Its whopping 220,000 square feet boasts 12 main attractions (including a laser maze, bumper cars, mini golf, laser tag, inflatables, and virtual reality), 200+ arcade games, a restaurant, 3 bars, event space, and more.

If you're an outdoorsy family (or aspire to be), a quality tent with a bit of personal space is a great family gift for Christmas. Assembly only takes minutes -- a feature you'll be grateful for when trying to keep track of excited kiddos! A detachable divider in the middle offers a bit of privacy between kids and adults, or effectively contains little ones who still need to nap.

This muffin recipe with Whole 30-approved ingredients freezes well, so you can pull them out and reheat for a quick breakfast on another day.

Daniel Tiger's interactive potty book has a button that makes a flushing sound, and reinforces the helpful lesson that there are potties all around the neighborhood, so you can always stop and go right away.

These family-friendly performances feature music spanning all generations and genres—perfect for audiences of every age and taste.

Mini-Hops is a popular spot for gymnastics, in particular due to its age appropriate equipment ranging from babies to high school. Tots can enjoy kid-sized monkey bars, trampolines, bars, rings, foam-filled pit, mats for movement, and more!

Mommy & Me is a 45-minute co-ed class that brings the parent into the gym amidst the excitement in this coach-led, parent-assisted class. The next-level class, Stars, introduces the fundamentals of gymnastics that are worked on throughout the program, leading into their recreational classes. 

In the parent-participation class at IGM Gymnastics, parents and toddlers share in the fun of the class. Professional instructors set up age-appropriate equipment, build obstacle courses, and play kid-friendly music. Children work on coordination, rhythm, spatial awareness, social, and motor skills.

The Preschool Program at Gleason's Gym strives to build and strengthen little ones' confidence, positive self-image, and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment. The Bitty-Mites class introduces two-year-olds to the Gleason’s gymnastic environment. Children use mats, parachutes, trampolines, and more. A parent/guardian participates in class with their child.