While adults might relish a day of leisure at the beach, kids often prefer a few distractions—namely toys and games. The best beach toys allow kids to explore the sand and surf in new ways, keeping ...

Sunny, warm days call for a trip to the beach. Whether you live near a beach or are on a relaxing family vacation, the seashore is a fun place for kids of all ages to kick back and enjoy the sand ...

If you hate sand as much as I do, we have advice and gear for making the beach tolerable. By Jessica Grose [Sign up to receive NYT Parenting in your inbox every Wednesday] The first time we took our ...

These kids love the ocean — and want to keep it clean. About 3,000 students from the Los Angeles Area cleaned up Dockweiler State Beach, in Playa Del Rey, on Thursday, May 26 as part of the annual ...