There is nothing quite like immersing yourself in the pages of a good book, and you truly can’t start too young! This is a list of the best books for kids that are all picked to instill a lifetime long love of reading. These aren’t classics kids should read. These are books kids will beg to read. (Or have read aloud to them!) We talked to parents who see what their kids are actually devouring. These books are beloved, re-read, dog-eared, and passed to siblings. 

They are all books that we see our kids reading over and over. That we read aloud until we got so sick of the books we hid them for a while. There are classics we read as kids ourselves, and new books we discovered with our kids. 

Discover your next favorite family bedtime read aloud, your kid’s next favorite book, or a great book to get your reluctant reader reading. Find even more great books in our guide to children's books and literature, including the Best Board Books for Babies and Toddlers You’ll Love to Read Over and Over, for your pre-readers!

From a broken arm or an unexpected cavity to weekly therapy sessions or prescription medications, it's alarming just how quickly healthcare expenses can pile up for families. And, as a parent who has opened more than one jaw-dropping medical bill, I was totally intrigued when I first read about Sesame, the affordable direct-to-patient healthcare marketplace that's making medical expenses more transparent and affordable. Urgent care appointments starting at $26? Tell me more...

Sesame's easy to use website lets you search for, book, and pay for doctor visits and medical services in the Houston area and beyond, all with clear upfront pricing. With no membership fees, no insurance mark-ups, and no surprise bills in your mailbox, you can use Sesame to book in-person and telehealth visits directly with doctors across 40+ specialties.

By allowing the practitioners to set their own prices, eliminating administrative costs, and cutting the restrictive health insurance red tape, Sesame says visits booked on the platform can be up to 60% more affordable than when using health insurance. And, while the marketplace was created with people who are uninsured or underinsured in mind, anyone can use the platform and benefit from the conveninece and transparency it provides. 

If you've been browsing "early readers" at the bookstore or you've eagerly Amazon Prime'd "kindergarten books" for your kiddo like I have, you've likely already noticed that not all books for budding readers seem to be created equal. While these brief books are all known for large text, short sentences, easy-to-follow plots, and loads of sight words, the simplicity of the stories can sometimes make them, well, dull.

Sometimes you just need to get your kids moving. Push-ups are a great way to get the blood flowing, work on endurance, and help to build muscle strength. Of course with kids it's best to turn any kind of exercise into a game! From 'Pat-a-Cake' to the singing the ABCs, we've rounded up 10 push-up challenges and games that are anything but boring. Remember, the first one to fall or break from the push-up position is out. 

For more active games to do with kids check out our monster exercise list. 

Every city has something uniquely its own, some quirky event or phenomenon that defies description yet defines by association. Houston has its rodeo; Boston has its tea party, and Laguna Beach has the Pageant of the Masters. 

If you've never experienced this curious gem, the private treasure of the people of Laguna, opportunity awaits you every night all summer long. But get ready to clean your glasses, because you won't always be sure what you're looking at. The extraordinary event is unlike anything else I've seen; it may not be everyone's cup of tea, but if you're raising a budding artist, if your family rocks art museums, or if you just love outdoor entertainment on a summer evening, you owe it to yourselves to check the Pageant of the Masters off this summer's bucket list.

It's no secret that little kids mean lots of gear, clothes, and toys—and the stuff only multiplies as your children and family grow. So, rather than going for broke buying all the latest toys and tech, consider gifting your kids an unforgettable only-in-New-York experience for their next milestone birthday.

Whether you've got tough-to-impress teens or preschoolers with more toys than they know what to do with, we've got a dozen ideas for experience gifts for kids in and around NYC.

Playtime is the name of the game at Rockville Centre's new, wonderfully cozy play space dubbed The Children's Social Club. Here, children ages 5 and under can explore, play, and create, all while parents enjoy a light snack or cup of coffee as they socialize with one another. It's a perfect escape on a hot summer's day and a welcome addition to Long Island's growing selection of indoor play spaces.

Is there anything better than a county fair? Ferris wheels, hot dogs, funnel cake, live music, cars, and cows are all waiting for our city kids. Luckily for Angelenos, Southern California has several great fairs to choose from—and a couple of them have big news this year. The Orange County Fair is the first of the fairs to return, the Los Angeles County Fair is moving to a new time of year, and there's a brand new fair coming to LA. Read on for the scoop on the returning fairs and all about the new kid on the block...

Looking for more summer fun? We've got FREE things kids can do in LA this summer and 100 bucket list things to do with LA kids before they grow up.