{"id":756,"date":"2026-04-15T17:37:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T17:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s37407.p1377.sites.pressdns.com\/resources\/9-memorial-day-activities-for-kids\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T17:37:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T17:37:36","slug":"9-memorial-day-activities-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/9-memorial-day-activities-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Memorial Day activities for kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Memorial Day holiday often heralds the arrival of summer, but this year, take some time to teach kids about what this holiday actually celebrates: Remembering all the people who have given their lives in service to the U.S. Armed Forces. And a great, kid-friendly way to do just that is have a few Memorial Day kids crafts, videos and activities on hand. <\/p><p>Here are 13 fun and educational Memorial Day activities for kids are guaranteed to be a hit. And the best part? They&rsquo;re all easy &mdash; and inexpensive &mdash; to boot!<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-custom-dynamic-list key-takeaways-block\"><h3>Key takeaways<\/h3><div class=\"key-takeaways-container\"><ul><li>Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer &mdash; it&rsquo;s a meaningful opportunity to teach kids about honoring those who died serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Simple crafts and activities can help make that message both accessible and memorable for children.<\/li><li>From easy DIY projects like patriotic tie-dye shirts and poppy wreaths to hands-on learning through books and videos, there are plenty of budget-friendly ways to engage kids. These activities blend creativity with education, helping kids better understand the holiday&rsquo;s significance.<\/li><li>Meaningful experiences like visiting memorials, talking to veterans or sending letters to service members can deepen kids&rsquo; appreciation for the day. Pairing these lessons with fun elements like themed snacks or picnics keeps the experience balanced and enjoyable.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-memorial-day-crafts-for-kids\" data-toc-id=\"17f01741\">Memorial Day crafts for kids<\/h2><p>You only need a few supplies (that you may already have at home) for these cute Memorial Day crafts.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Make &ldquo;popsicles&rdquo;<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/patriotic-popsicles.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/patriotic-popsicles.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/patriotic-popsicles-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/patriotic-popsicles-768x607.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Simply Sweet and Messy\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Popsicles out of popsicle sticks &mdash; genius! This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPjBlH9MLdT\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">America popsicle craft<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/simplysweetandmessy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simply Sweet and Messy<\/a> is one of the best Demorial Day activities for preschoolers. And definitely one that will go in the memory box. <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-tie-dye-a-patriotic-t-shirt\">2. Tie-dye a patriotic t-shirt<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Patriotic-Tie-Dye.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Patriotic-Tie-Dye.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Patriotic-Tie-Dye-300x196.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Patriotic-Tie-Dye-768x502.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Mom Endeavors<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>It&rsquo;s the kids Memorial Day gift that keeps on giving! These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.momendeavors.com\/diy-patriotic-ombre-tie-dye-t-shirts-summerofjoann\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">patriotic tie dye shirts<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.momendeavors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mom Endeavors<\/a> aren&rsquo;t just fun to make for Memorial Day, the kids will get use out of them all summer long. Win-win!<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Make an egg carton poppy wreath<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/poppy-wreath-670x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/poppy-wreath-670x1024.jpeg 670w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/poppy-wreath-196x300.jpeg 196w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/poppy-wreath-768x1173.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/poppy-wreath-707x1080.jpeg 707w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/poppy-wreath.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Kitchen Counter Chronicles<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/news\/world-war-i-poppy-remembrance-symbol-veterans-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">red poppy flower<\/a> is associated with Memorial Day. While some folks choose to wear a red poppy pin to honor those who have lost their lives, another great way to incorporate the flower is this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchencounterchronicle.com\/make-an-egg-carton-poppy-wreath-for-remembrance-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">egg carton poppy wreath<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchencounterchronicle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kitchen Counter Chronicles<\/a>. <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Create a red, white and blue craft kit<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/red-white-blue-craft-kit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/red-white-blue-craft-kit.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/red-white-blue-craft-kit-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/red-white-blue-craft-kit-768x573.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Little Love Box NY<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Memorial Day for kids often means crafts. Lots of cute crafts. Why not let your little ones take the reins by throwing together a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPRHtshAAvx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">red, white and blue craft kit<\/a>, like this one from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/littlelovebox_ny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little Love Box NY<\/a>? See what they create!<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Make a patriotic star sun-catcher<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/star-sun-catcher-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/star-sun-catcher-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/star-sun-catcher-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/star-sun-catcher-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/star-sun-catcher-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/star-sun-catcher-720x1080.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/star-sun-catcher.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Crafts by Amanda<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>This simple <a href=\"https:\/\/craftsbyamanda.com\/star-suncatchers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">star suncatcher<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/craftsbyamanda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crafts by Amanda<\/a> is one of the sweetest Memorial day activities for preschoolers. You just need a few supplies and boom! Adorable kiddie art coming right up. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-educational-memorial-day-kids-activities\" data-toc-id=\"90763cc8\">Educational Memorial Day kids activities<\/h2><p>These activities are ripe for teaching kids about the true meaning of the holiday. <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-read-all-about-it\">6. Read all about it<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/kidsreadingatlibrary.jpeg\" alt=\"Joining a reading group a the local library is a fun after-school activity for kids\" class=\"wp-image-44413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/kidsreadingatlibrary.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/kidsreadingatlibrary-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/06\/kidsreadingatlibrary-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><p>So many of us forget why we actually mark Memorial Day on our calendars. If you need some help explaining it to kids, these three books talk about the holiday in clear language that kids will understand: <\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Memorial-Day-Surprise-Theresa-Golding\/dp\/1590780485\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Memorial Day Surprise<\/a>&rdquo; by Theresa Martin Golding &ndash; Ages 5-7<\/li><li>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Memorial-Holiday-Histories-Tamim-Ansary\/dp\/1403489033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Memorial Day<\/a>&rdquo; by Mir Tamim Ansary &ndash; Ages 6-8<\/li><li><span style=\"color: initial;, sans-serif\">&ldquo;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wall-Reading-Rainbow-Books\/dp\/0395629772\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Wall<\/a><span style=\"color: initial;, sans-serif\">&rdquo; by Eve Bunting &ndash; All ages<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>Or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/holidays\/memorial-day-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The History Channel&rsquo;s<\/a> website for more interesting facts and information.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-visit-a-local-cemetery-or-memorial\">7. Visit a local cemetery or memorial<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/LaurenGarcia-201902220302281969.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><p>Many families visit cemeteries annually on Memorial Day to pay respect to loved ones who served their country. Most communities also have some sort of cemetery or memorial dedicated to honoring fallen members of our Armed Forces with special commemorations on this holiday. Even if you don&rsquo;t have loved ones in these cemeteries, your kids can still honor these fallen service members by placing flowers or flags at headstones that don&rsquo;t have any.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-say-hi-to-a-vet\">8. Say &ldquo;Hi!&rdquo; to a vet<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/09\/LaurenGarcia-201902220302056157.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><p>Today is a great day to give back to the people who have served this country. Consider visiting a local veterans hospital or pop by and say hi to a veteran who lives on your block or near by. Listen to their stories and learn about their past. <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Check out this Memorial Day video<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MEMORIAL DAY &amp; Memorial Day Weekend (Why Do We Celebrate?) - Facts For Kids\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YCJApBnLcAo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>The creators of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/DotDotToys\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hey! Guess What<\/a> YouTube channel have a great, straight-forward, five-minute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YCJApBnLcAo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video on Memorial Day for kids<\/a>. It breaks down the holiday in easy-to-understand terms. <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Send a letter to a soldier overseas<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/militarythankyouletter.png\" alt=\"Writing a thank-you note to someone in the military is a great way to celebrate the Fourth of July\" class=\"wp-image-43874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/militarythankyouletter.png 780w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/militarythankyouletter-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/militarythankyouletter-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/militarythankyouletter-768x771.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Coffee Cups and Crayons<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>As the folks at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coffee Cups and Crayons<\/a> demonstrate, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com\/acts-of-kindness-send-a-thank-you-to-a-service-member\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thank-you letter<\/a> or care package sent to a soldier stationed overseas is a wonderful way to show appreciation for the brave people who serve our country. If you don&rsquo;t know anyone specifically stationed abroad, there are many nonprofit organizations dedicated to this effort, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uso.org\/OUCP-donation-page-with-partner.aspx?LangType=1033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Operation USO Care Package<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anysoldier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Any Soldier<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amillionthanks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Million Thanks.<\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-memorial-day-food-and-drinks-for-kids\" data-toc-id=\"afae385a\">Memorial Day food and drinks for kids<\/h2><p>Whether they&rsquo;re having a full meal or a fun drink, kids will love these thematic food and drink options. <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Have a (patriotic) picnic<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/patriotic-picnic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/patriotic-picnic.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/patriotic-picnic-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/patriotic-picnic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/patriotic-picnic-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Pikniks on the Land\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Sure, most people head to barbecues on Memorial Day, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean you can&rsquo;t have a small Memorial Day picnic in the days prior &mdash; a great place to talk about the true meaning of the holiday! And if you&rsquo;re going to have a picnic, make sure to make it thematic, like this red, white and blue stunner from Pikniks on the Land. <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Serve up patriotic drinks<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/red-white-blue-drink-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/red-white-blue-drink-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/red-white-blue-drink-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/red-white-blue-drink-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/red-white-blue-drink-864x1080.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/red-white-blue-drink.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Mandy Drinkie\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Who doesn&rsquo;t love a festive drink? No one, that&rsquo;s who. Consider making (non-alcoholic) red, white and blue drinks for Memorial Day, like this cutie from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mandydrinkie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mandy Drinkie<\/a>.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Serve a patriotic meal<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/festivefood.jpeg\" alt=\"What's more American than French fry and ketchup stars and stripes on the Fourth of July\" class=\"wp-image-43888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/festivefood.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/festivefood-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/festivefood-768x513.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\"><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><p>Really, is there anything more appropriate than a patriotic meal? Especially one of French fries and ketchup? (Yes, we get the irony of the fries.) Whether you&rsquo;re serving fries and ketchup or a fruit salad, arrange it in the shape of a flag and it&rsquo;s sure to delight kids.  <\/p><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These Memorial Day activities for kids teach little ones the true meaning of the holiday \u2014\u00a0honoring fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":975,"featured_media":7198,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"enable_toc":true,"care_reviewed_by":0,"care_post_updated_flag":false,"care_updated_date":"2026-04-15T17:37:23.115Z","last_update":"2026-04-15","view_count":35788,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1101],"member-type":[4],"vertical":[6,12],"platform":[2],"class_list":["post-756","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-holidays-and-celebrations","member-type-all","vertical-children","vertical-holidays-seasons","platform-resources"],"acf":[],"created":"2014-05-22","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/756","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/975"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=756"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/756\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":227303,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/756\/revisions\/227303"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7198"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=756"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=756"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=756"},{"taxonomy":"member-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/member-type?post=756"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=756"},{"taxonomy":"platform","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/platform?post=756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}