Best Indoor Birthday Party Spots for Kids in Atlanta

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Indoor birthday party plans are awesome ways to enhance a child's big day. Those in charge of indoor birthday parties in Atlanta can take care of the organization, clean-up, and details of planning a birthday party. And when someone else is running the show, parents can relax and actually enjoy the fun with their kids!

Read on for our full list of indoor party venues in Atlanta, and don't miss these posts on Indoor Playground Spaces for Kids in Atlanta and Atlanta Restaurants with Play Spaces.

Best Breakfast Restaurants in Boston

Get big smiles, full bellies, and and some thumbs up for the best places for breakfast in Boston with kids! Photo courtesy of the North Street Grille

The best places for breakfast in Boston have family-friendly food that kids love. Eggs, French toast, waffles, and donuts—Boston's breakfast spots serve up kids' favorites in a fun atmosphere, and morning menus offer choices for the pickiest palates. Dining out with kids isn’t always an easy proposition, but breakfast or brunch can be a great time to go to a restaurant with the whole family. Kids tend to be less cranky earlier in the day, and mom and dad will be too, after a cup of coffee. And grabbing a yummy breakfast in Boston is a great way to start a day exploring the city. We've included our favorites, from full-service breakfast to diners and donut shops, here are the best places for breakfast in Boston with kids.

It's always fun to find a kd-friendly restaurant with great food. We especially love these Boston area restaurants where kids can play while you eat (and relax) after that day out with the family! Be sure and check out our Boston restaurant guide for the best spots to take kids around the city.

Best Theme Restaurants for Families in DC, Virginia, and Maryland

When it comes to theme restaurants, no place does it up more than Baltimore's Papermoon Diner.

Eating at restaurants can be tough with kids, who may find it hard to stay in their seats without commandeering Mom's phone. But there are many theme restaurants in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia with built-in entertainment that will keep the kids happy so the whole family can enjoy their meal. Some of these theme restaurants even include dinner shows to watch while your family eats.

Here are 16 theme restaurants in the DC area offering unique dining experiences that are fun, interactive, and family-friendly. From dinner theaters to arcades to a pirate-themed spot, we have a restaurant that will fit your family's interests. And check out our Kid-Friendly DC Restaurants Guide for more great places to dine out with kids, including restaurants near DC where kids can play and the best coffee shops near DC to visit with kids.

Best Breakfast Restaurants in Connecticut

Find a sweet treat for the whole family at the best places for breakfast in Connecticut with kids! Photo courtesy of Hotcakes

From Hartford to New Haven, and from Mystic to Fairfield County, there are wonderful places for breakfast in Connecticut. These days, going out to dinner for a family of four can be budget-busting! Bacon and eggs or a syrup covered waffle or some fresh squeezed orange juice will really hit the spot on a Saturday morning instead. And of course, mom and dad can get their caffeine flow started. In all corners of the state, Connecticut has family-friendly sit-down breakfast joints. And the menu offerings—waffles, French toast, and stacked pancakes—are sure to please. From diners to restaurants, read on for the best places for breakfast in Connecticut!

Connecticut has so many great places to eat with kids. Explore all kinds of dining options in our Connecticut Restaurant Guide. And for fresh ideas for meals at home, browse our Easy Recipes Guide. It's packed with fun, delicious, and creative recipes.

Chicago's Best Indoor Places for Tweens and Teens To Hang Out

An offbeat Chicago museum makes a fun outing for teenagers. Photo courtesy of the WNDR Museum

Looking for indoor things to do for teens in Chicago? Here are out favorite safe, indoor tween and teen hangouts in the Chicago area.

How is it that teens and tweens seem to get bored so quickly? And is it worse when the weather gets dicey? No worries—we've got plenty of solutions for parents of tweens and teens who NEED to get out of the house, even if it's freezing and wintry mix-ing all over the place.

We also have some great lists for teen and tween birthday party ideas that will include some fun venues for non-birthday events too, and a list of 100 things for kids to do when they're bored. So get them out there and enjoy a few hours without the eye-rolling.

Developmental Milestones for Babies in the First Year

Walking, talking, grabbing, holding, smiling, laughing... it's all coming. But when? Photo by Tatiana Syrikova, via Pexels

What are the normal developmental milestones for babies? When it comes to baby milestones, there's a wide range for normal! But that doesn't stop new parents from worrying. What should my baby be doing at X months old? Is it normal for my baby to...?

While these baby milestones—like rolling, crawling, laughing, babbling, talking, and walking—follow a general timeline in most children, each baby is a unique individual. So if there's a milestone that they achieve way early or much later in their growth, that is normal. Enjoy each gurgle, giggle, and coo. They'll be walking, running, and even driving before you know it!

When you have a baby, that's all you can see or think about. So, we've got a whole Baby and Maternity Guide filled with everything from helpful tips, like how to get free baby stuff to debates on the latest types of parenting styles (like, what on earth is a panda parent?).

Where To Go Ice Skating Indoors with Kids in NJ

Clary Anderson Arena in Montclair offers public skating hours 7 days a week.

Indoor ice skating is a fun way to take part in a winter activity without exposing yourself to the elements. Happily, there are many indoor rinks throughout the Garden State. We've focused on those that host public skate sessions, but most of them also offer skating lessons, hockey, birthday parties, and more.

Read on for our indoor rink recommendations for NJ families. For more wintry sports, check out our Ski & Snow Guide.

Indoor Ice Skating Rinks in NYC for Every Season

The Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers is open for lessons and hockey programs. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Piers

As much as we love ice skating outside, sometimes it's just too cold, hot, or rainy for New York City's seasonal outdoor ice skating rinks. Indoor ice skating rinks in NYC let kids skate year-round. Some in-the-know parents with young ice skating enthusiasts say they prefer indoor ice skating rinks in NYC because the ice's quality is better, making for a smoother glide, which is especially helpful for newbies.

Here are six indoor ice skating rinks in NYC to consider the next time your kids want to go for a glide. Find more indoor places to play in our Guide to Indoor Play Spaces and Fun Zones.

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