Can you accurately add up your kids’ daily screen time? With texting friends, social media, video games, and streaming services, it’s almost impossible to track. But all parents can agree that screen time can get out of hand! While it's tempting to let our kids stay glued to these devices, finding alternative activities for kids that are fun and engaging things to do is essential for their development.

Thinking outside the box is the best way to reduce daily screen time for your kids, without them complaining. Need some inspiration? We’ve rounded up our 57 tried-and-true activities for kids, games & crafts, and family fun that will keep kids entertained, happy, and screen-free!

For more ways to cure the boredom blues, check out our list of 100 Things To Do When Kids Are Bored - it’s in our aptly named Boredom Buster Guide that’s packed with games, activities, crafts, and more.

Amazon Prime Day is July 11 & 12 this year, and we've rounded up our favorite items at Amazon's biggest sale of the year that parents and kids adore.

Every year, the Amazon Prime Day sale has some of the best deals and lowest prices of the year. And as parents, we're most excited about the deals and steals on the baby gear, toys, and more that we happily pay full price for the rest of the year.

However, it's easy to get swept away by big discounts. So this year, I've done a ton of research and have been asking friends and coworkers to determine which of the sale items are really worth the money. These are huge brands, beloved products, toys, and home hacks that make parenting easier. And during Amazon Prime Days, you'll save a fortune on them.

While we can't know everything that will be on sale yet, here are the early announced deals we're tracking... come back Tuesday to see what we recommend that's newly on sale!

For more favorite products we have tested and love, check out our recommendations for the best backyard toys, coolest pool floats for kids, and very best beach gear for families.

Outdoor dining is aplenty in Los Angeles. If you want to eat al fresco, Southern California is the place to live. We can find restaurants with outdoor dining pretty much year-round— and they're all comfortably furnished, give kids space to play, and have fabulous food for adults & kids alike.

Whether you crave Mexican food, pizza, vegan meals, dim sum, or afternoon tea, we found it. If you want to eat on the beach, dine with peacocks, or on a fairy-light-strewn patio, it’s on the list below. Bon appètit!

Check out our Restaurant Guide for Los Angeles and Orange County Families for more kid-friendly eating experiences in Los Angeles, including restaurants where kids can play while parents eat and mouth-watering treats that dazzle kids of all ages.