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As we get toward the end of July 2021, it's time to start thinking about back to school (yikes! I know!) Here I've rounded up online deals and discounts on children's clothes, plus there's also a secret coupon from one of the brands at the end which is just for you, readers, and isn't being advertised on their main site to everyone.

Tweeners will feel too old for most of the standard indoor playground party venues, yet they're too young for something adult. But don't worry - you can definitely have a wonderful birthday party for your tween or young teen that all participants will love! Here are tween birthday party ideas that work for both genders.

Back to school for a more normal year! Your child will need some back to school clothes, especially if he or she has had a growth spurt. Here I'm reviewing items of boys and girls clothing from U.S. school uniform brand French Toast.

This 4th of July weekend 2021 there are plenty of online deals to be had on kids clothes, which I'm showing you here so that you don't have to scour the internet.

I'm covering brands such as The Children's Place, Carter's, Old Navy, Gymboree, and more.

Sun, swimming, and s’mores — what’s not to love about summer camp?

While adults bogged down in marathon-long meetings and endless emails might love a few days away from civilization, not all kids share the sentiment. But there are ways to help ease kids into their time away from home — and an internet connection.

So, whether it’s your child’s first year at summer camp or the experience produces an annual wave of anxiety for camp veterans who will sorely miss their electronics (and maybe even their parents), these strategies should help kids embrace nature, and create a connection to the outdoors that will sustain them through summer camp and beyond.

It's finally summer, and this year things are getting closer to normal than last year. So here are a set of links for maximum summer fun!

Plus, a section on how to easily get back into socializing and enjoy it, for those who might have some anxiety about that (which is perfectly normal BTW!)