Atlanta Food Halls That Really Hit the Spot

Cheers to the variety of food options available at Ponce City Market (PCM)!

Let Atlanta's great food hall expansion continue! Whether you live ITP or OTP, we guarantee there is a food hall in your vicinity...or at least one about to open. Atlanta seems to be going through a food hall renaissance, with delicious spots intown as well as in the surburbs. And these delicious food halls are perfect for families, especially those with picky eaters, varying dietary needs, and kids who just need to move around in a big space at mealtime!

So what is a food hall? It's sort of an elevated version of the mall food court you may have hung out in your teens, except better and more creative cuisine, upscale setting, and no Orange Julius. Or think of it as mini restaurants built as individual stalls? However you define them, food halls offer hungry patrons a chance to eat amazing dishes from a variety of chefs in a centralized locale.

Here in Atlanta, kid-friendly food halls offer both indoor and outdoor seating at large tables —great for meeting new people or dining in a large group. Some even have communal games, like corn hole and oversized chess sets, that kids can play and safe areas that younger diners can explore while their parents eat. Food halls offer a great opportunity to expose children to different cuisines...and if necessary, bribe them with something sweet as almost every food hall has at least one dessert stall.

Grab your appetite and fork because here's a look at kid-friendly food halls in Atlanta!

Family-Friendly Escape to Lake George's Great Escape Lodge

Take a tube or just follow the current yourself along the lazy river. Photo courtesy of Six Flags

Lake George is a popular warm-weather destination for those eager to enjoy the natural beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. But did you know it’s also a great winter getaway?

The area is a great spot for winter sports and activities, and in February the region comes to life with Lake George’s full calendar of Winter Carnival events.

Whatever time of year you visit, Great Escape Lodge in Queensbury has comfortable accommodations and fun activities for the whole family. It’s a great option for special occasions or a weekend escape. Located about three hours from Westchester, northern New Jersey, and New York City, it’s far away enough to feel like a true escape with the convenience of being a short drive away.

25 Funny Parenting Memes that Will Make You Feel Seen

Beware: A funny parenting meme may make you spit out your coffee. Photo courtesy of Bigstock

Right about now, any parent out there can use a good laugh, right? Modern-day parenting is hard. I mean, really, really hard. All the meal planning, cooking, clothing, coordinating—I could go on, but you get the picture. Thankfully, there's no shortage of funny parenting memes to get us through the day.

We've all seen memes—those little squares of joy that stop us when we're scrolling through social media and make us think, "That's funny because it's true!" A good parenting meme allows us to feel seen; to realize that maybe we aren’t the only ones taking a ride on the struggle bus.

Hopefully, these 25 funny parenting memes will give you a little something to chuckle about and prove that laughter truly is the best medicine. If you need even more grown-up giggles, check out our list of funny school memes and our roundup of the best mom jokes and #momlife memes.

Apply Now for These Teen Internships in New Jersey

City Parks Foundation interns work in a pair of different programs lending their knowledge to youngsters. Photo courtesy of the foundation

As the mom of a soon-to-be 14-year-old, we've been pondering the possibilities of summer camps, part-time jobs, and internships for the year ahead. If you're in the same boat, keep in mind: Internships help build your teen’s resume for college and future employers while providing valuable life experience. We've searched the Garden State to come up with this list of teen internship opportunities in New Jersey, and have broken them down by region.

Many of these teen internships in New Jersey are now accepting applications, so encourage your kid to do a little legwork and reap the rewards come summer. Find more big-kid-friendly things to do in our Guide to Tweens and Teens in New Jersey.

50 Best Things to Do in Park Slope with Kids

Rent a boat at the LeFrak Center in Prospect Park. Photo courtesy of the Prospect Park Alliance

It's hard to beat Park Slope for a day of family fun. With its tree- and brownstone-lined streets, high-performing public schools, destination playgrounds, family-friendly restaurants, and host of cultural and kids' activities—not to mention the natural beauty and kid-friendly things to do in Prospect ParkPark Slope is one of the best family neighborhoods in NYC.

The Slope is a true community: Local shopkeepers know their regulars by name, neighbors sit and chat on their front stoops, and parents share info and swap baby items on the massive online board Park Slope Parents. For our purposes, we're defining Park Slope as stretching from Fourth Avenue to the eastern side of Prospect Park, and from Flatbush Avenue south to Prospect Avenue. Here are our top 50 things to do with kids in Park Slope, from culture to eating, shopping, and playing.

Top Preschool Summer Camps Across Long Island

Make memories and friends that last a lifetime at Beth Shalom Day Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp

Finding a fun, enriching preschool summer camp close to home that is a good fit for your little one can be nerve-wracking. You want your child’s first camp experience to be safe and memorable but not overwhelming.

To aid your search, we've found 14 preschool summer camps on Long Island offering a well-rounded summer camp experience filled with outdoor time, games, arts, sports, and socialization. Many of these preschool summer camps offer programs for older children as well, so siblings don't need to feel left out.

Remember: Every camp has its own philosophy and program emphasis, so explore the camp’s websites, call the director and, if possible, attend an open house. 

For more camp inspiration for the preschool years and beyond, be sure to explore our Long Island Summer Camp Guide or browse through the listings in our Camp Directory

20 Easy Magic Tricks for Kids

Abracadabra! These videos teach kids how to do magic at home! Photo by Amina Filkins/Pexels

Abracadabra! Hocus-pocus! Open sesame! With these easy magic tricks, kids can learn to impress their friends with some sleight of hand stunts. If you have a little magician at home, look no further than these easy magic tricks for kids: After watching the video and practicing a bit, coins will disappear, spoons will bend, and glasses will levitate.

Learning how to do magic is not just for fun; like brainy puzzle games, magic tricks keep kids thinking while they play. These easy magic tricks can boost confidence, improve fine motor skills, and spark a child’s interest and engagement in science, games, and much more.

Check out our At-Home Guide of 100s of Activities for Kids for even more ways to learn through play—like these Easy Science Experiments for Kids To Do at Home.

Kid-Friendly Rock Climbing Walls in New York City

The climbing wall at the Brooklyn Bouldering Project challenges kids to climb to new heights. Photo courtesy of the venue

Indoor rock climbing is an excellent way for kids to get some needed activity in the dead of winter, though it can be enjoyed year-round. Plan a visit to one of these rock climbing walls in New York City and let kids scale someone else's walls for a change. Major bonus: The sport takes concentration, discipline, and strength; all skills you'll be more than happy to help them build.

New York City boasts more than a dozen indoor bouldering and rock climbing spots in every borough but the Bronx. While a couple of these are only open during the summer, most are year-round destinations. The best part? Kids tend to love the activity, and it isn't too pricey. Try a drop-in program or sign up for one of the many after-school classes or school break camps offered at these rock climbing gyms for kids profiled below.

Find more active fun in our Guide to Sports Centers.

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