Meal planning night after night for family dinner is, frankly, the worst. Maybe you're that rare meal magician whose kitchen is stocked with everything you need to whip up a healthy meal that your entire family will enjoy. But probably you're a mere mortal: the kind of parent who struggles at the very thought of coming up with one meal, let alone an entire weekly menu plan. I mean, ugh—why are these little humans always so hungry?!? We asked readers how they tackled the monumental task of meal planning family dinners everyone will eat, week after week. These tried and true tips from seasoned parents are amazing and help answer the never-ending question of what’s for dinner.

After you read these tips, peruse our 100 Top Easy Recipes for Kids and other kid-pleasing fare in our Guide to the Best Recipes for Kids.

It’s no secret that kids grow up fast. And with all that growing, it can start to feel like their closets are just revolving doors of clothing. You know what I mean—as soon as you buy the new shoes and clothes and get their closets organized, they grow right out of them and you have to start over again from scratch. This seemingly endless cycle can cost a small fortune and create boxes and boxes of clutter.

These kids consignment shops near Houston are a great solution to the problem! Many of these consignment shops in Houston offer mostly children's items. Save your money and make some, too, as you recycle your children’s gently used hand-me-downs and baby gear, upgrade their wardrobes, and clear out your attic. If you like the idea of consignment, but prefer to do it online, check out our guide to online consignment shops.

Becoming a bat or bar mitzvah is a huge accomplishment for any Jewish child and her or his parents. These kids spend years studying, practicing, and nervously preparing for the big day, around their 13th birthday, where they then officially become adults and take on the large responsbility of leading a congregation. So it only makes sense to throw these kids a mega awesome bar mitzvah in Orlando!

Though it may be a bit daunting to find the "perfect" bar mitzvah spot in Orlando, we're here to help! Central Florida has wonderful spots for bar mitzvahs, parents just need to ask themselves a few questions during the planning stages: Is the crowd big or small? What theme is my child thinking? Will the food be kosher or non-kosher? Do we prefer a traditional setting? Answering these questions will definitely help you narrow the search and find the perfect venue for your little mensch!

Let's raise a glass to these chic places for bar mitzvahs in Orlando that will satisfy parents AND teens. L'chayim!

For history buffs, fewer vacation spots can top a visit to Williamsburg, VA. Its biggest attractions—Colonial Williamsburg, Historic Jamestowne, the Jamestown Settlement, and Yorktown—bring history to life in an exciting way for kids and families. But there are also plenty of other fun things to do in Williamsburg with kids, from exciting theme parks and water parks to beautiful beaches and gardens. Just check out our review of Busch Gardens Williamsburg for a taste of modern life in Williamsburg! It's no surprise then, that Williamsburg continues to be a popular family vacation destination. 

Here are the 25 best things to do in Williamsburg, VA with kids, including family-friendly Williamsburg restaurants and fun Williamsburg hotels. For more great family vacation destinations, check out our Family Travel Guide.

Visiting Fenway Park with kids is a great activity for all families, not just the die-hard baseball fans. Fenway Park consistently ranks as the top tourist attraction in Boston, and it's no wonder. Visiting Fenway and enjoying the history of the Boston Red Sox doesn't have to mean scoring tickets to one of the 81 home games each season, which is good since most of those games end well after those little ones' bedtimes! Fenway Park Tours offers families a sneak-peek inside America's Most Beloved Ballpark, showing off parts of Fenway that many fans never see. 

Read on to discover how Fenway Park Tours packs a lot of Boston history and Red Sox lore into one tidy, kid-sized hour. For more can't-miss Boston outings for kids, check out our list of 100 Things To Do in Boston with Kids Before They Grow Up.

When it comes to fun places to play as a family, it's hard to beat Chelsea Piers. This action-packed stretch along Hudson River Park is filled with family-friendly activities. You can easily while a day away here, hitting everything from the destination-worthy Chelsea Waterside Park Playground to teeing off at the Chelsea Piers Golf Center and gliding across the ice at the Sky Rink.

Read on for 10 things to do at this all-seasons entertainment complex, which covers 28 acres from West 17th Street to West 23rd Street, and find more fun things to do nearby on our list of 50 fun things to do in Chelsea with kids.

Take your kids bowling in Los Angeles—it's fun for kids of all ages, is indoors and blissfully cool, and is even a great option for birthday parties. A recent bowling alley birthday party sparked an obsession with the game in my family, and opened all of our eyes to what a great family sport this is. The ingrained turn-taking structure, team camaraderie, and relaxed competitiveness offer kiddos a dose of sportsmanship at a fun pace. Accommodations like gutter bumpers and starting ramps guarantee success for even the youngest bowlers. Seriously, bowling is the unsung hero of children's athletics.

While bowling alleys are a dime a dozen in the Valleys, it can be a little harder to find family-friendly bowling alleys on the Westside and in the heart of the city. But we've tried out every lane to search out the very best ones for kids from Mar Vista to Glendale, and here they are. Check out our Indoor Fun and Play Spaces Guide for LA Kids for more sporty indoor fun, like trampoline parks and rock climbing gyms.