Parenting hacks - page 11

Tweens 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 tweener or young teen that all participants will love! Best of all, these ideas work for both boys and girls.

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.

Here are the best places for cheap yet high quality brand name school supplies online. Your child's teacher might specify a particular brand, often a popular one (e.g. Crayola washable markers) and the stores listed here will stock these well-known brand names.

Find out where to buy discount books online so that you won't break the bank getting the book your child wants. Fortunately, you've got tons of choice beyond Amazon and major book stores. I'll separate out the stores according to whether they're for new books or used books.

If your child is required to read specific books for language arts at school, rest assured you should be able to find the title at any of the stores listed here. All of these stores have books for kids and for grown-ups, so you can find something for everyone in the family.