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Find me a kid who doesn't love bubbles...it's impossible! Honor this age-old pastime of chasing/popping/making bubbles at the Bubble Planet Experience that just opened in Atlanta. This pop-up exhibit (get it?!) celebrates bubbles of all sizes and offers the "experience to dream big!" Visitors of all ages voyage through fantastical, pastel landscapes designed to appeal to all the senses. Read on for more bouncy fun!
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As school starts up again across the country, tweens and teens are beginning the arduous adventure that is middle school. And thanks to pretty much all of pop culture—and many adults who have gone through the middle school years and lived to tell the tale—kids go into middle school fearing the worst. You know—classmates are terrible. School is terrible. Everything is terrible.
We're here to assure you—and your anxious middle schooler—that middle school can, in fact, be the best. Many teachers say middle school kids are their favorite age to teach. That's because they're learning to think critically, joke cleverly, and care deeply. They're growing, learning, and finding their spark. In other words, middle schoolers are becoming themselves.
Read on for middle school tips for parents that will help you encourage, inspire, and celebrate your kids. You'll learn how to make middle school better for your children so they'll become happy and thriving in middle school.
Our 2025-2026 Back-to-School Guide has even more advice on how to make this the best school year yet, including our list of the best school supplies (from a veteran teacher).
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Atlanta apple picking checks every box for an enjoyable fall outing—get close to Mother Nature, let children frolic in an apple farm, take home delicious apples, and enjoy autumn weather. Besides the actual apple picking, many Atlanta apple orchards and apple u-picks feature attractions for families.
Apple picking near Atlanta may include hay rides, petting zoos, and of course, filling one's face with as many apple-related baked goods as possible from the on-site bakery. There are no rotten apples in this bunch of wonderful Atlanta orchards!
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Gymnastics classes for kids promote flexibility, balance, and coordination, as well as self-confidence and a strong work ethic. Even young toddlers can join in the bouncy fun of gymnastics classes, which assist with gross motor development and social skills! Atlanta is full of amazing gymnastics classes and tumbling studios for babies, toddlers, kids, and teens -- both recreational and competitive. In addition to these Atlanta gymnastics classes, many are open to parents and caregivers, like Mommy-and-Me classes, so everyone can get in on the fun!
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Orlando birthday party rentals, like bounce houses and jump houses, enhance a child's big day with bigger-than-life entertainment. These inflatable castles bring a birthday party to the next level with hours of backyard fun. And most of these Orlando bounce house companies set up and break down the giant structures, as well as teach party hosts the safest, best ways to properly bounce around! Take a look at these awesome Orlando bounce house rental companies for your next birthday party!
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Mini golf is a family-friendly activity that has withstood the test of time! Mini golf near Atlanta is always a reliable outing that's part entertainment, part sport, and all fun! Mini golf courses run the gamut of themes, from pirates and carnivals to monsters and dinosaurs, and some even include glow in the dark mini golf. Indoor mini golf in Atlanta features creative settings and blessed air conditioning; outdoor mini golf offers colorful themes and space to spread out. And regardless of your age, there's something strangely exhilirating about holding those tiny golf pencils, right?!
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With the start of school comes quintessential school shopping, aimed at the toughest of fashion critics: teens and tweens. We've gathered our favorite Atlanta teen clothing stores and shops with products tweens and teens will love, to look and feel their best. My own tween and teen signed off on this list of Atlanta shops (we specifically focused on local and regional retailers), which have enough cool stuff and sizes that everyone can enjoy. Take a look at the top Atlanta stores for teens and tweens now!
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Your child's birthday party is a significant annual event. After all, the celebration allows your child to feel special, eat tons of delicious birthday cake, and receive lots of cool gifts. Hire an Atlanta birthday party entertainer to come to your home and make the event even greater!
Birthday party entertainers provide an easy way to amp up the celebration! We've listed birthday party entertainers who offer a wide range of options and themes, including clowns, magicians, princesses, music, art, science experiments, and much more. There's definitely an Atlanta birthday party entertainer destined for your child on his or her special day!
