Every year your child’s school or team seems to need more and more money, and chances are, your wallet just can’t keep up. Before your school sends home another box of candy or another pamphlet and order sheet full of items you don’t need, you might want to look over this list of fundraising ideas for kids. You just might find something that’s fun and financially rewarding for your school.

School is back in session, which, for many parents, means packing up your child’s lunch box every day. If you’re lacking good lunch ideas, never fear, Sam Kass is here.  The assistant White House chef gives parents some lunch box ideas over at WebMD.

If you have a little Harry Potter fan with a birthday coming up, you might want to check out OhDeeDoh’s featured Harry Potter birthday party for a few tips.  One Seattle family threw their son a “Day at Hogwarts” party and offers up some really great ideas.

If you’re looking for a fun party idea for your daughter’s next birthday, look no further than this pink prince party from Lil Sugar.  Your little girl will feel like a princess on her big day and best of all, it’s a budget party, which is great news for your wallet.

A book can be a kid’s best friend when they find the right one.  Getting kids to read more can be a really difficult task, but once you help them find something they love, you’ll have a reader for life on your hands.  If you’re looking for some ideas for the little readers in your life, check out these tips on finding the right read.  It breaks kids down by age level and gives many interesting suggestions.

If your family is having a little trouble getting back into the mood for back-to-school, you might want to try decorating your door!  We hang wreaths and decorations to celebrate Christmas, Halloween, Easter, and the Fourth of July, why not celebrate back-to-school time?  If you need some ideas for wreaths and other back-to-school door decorations, Parents Connect has you covered.

There’s no better proof that your little ones are growing up than seeing them off on their first day of school, whether they’re starting kindergarten or high school. If you’re like most parents, you try to capture those fleeting moments with a picture of the big day, but those pictures can get a little boring year after year. If you’re looking for some new, unique ideas, check out these tips for back-to-school photography.

When your child’s birthday rolls around, will you be baking them a birthday cake?  There are few better ways to express your creativity and make sure you get the cake exactly the way you want it than by making it yourself for your little one’s birthday, but let’s face it, not all of us are that great in the kitchen. Luckily, iVillage has put together a huge list of amazing birthday cakes and cupcakes for kids’ birthdays that are not very difficult to make, but they’ll look like you hired the most professional caterer. Animals, sports ideas and flowers are just a few of themes you’ll find in this neat list.

With school back in session, parents across America are looking for easy, healthy ways to send their kids off with a hearty breakfast in their stomachs. Here are 17 quick and easy breakfast ideas (and they don’t include Pop-Tarts).

If you’re a mom, you probably already keep a camera within reach at all times, and now that it’s summer, you probably take even more pictures than ever!  Summer means more time on vacation and outside, which means more scenery, more time together, etc.  However, sometimes, pictures of the kids can become a little mundane – the same thing day after day.  Why not spice things up?  Lil Sugar has a list of must-take summer photos.  From a beach picture to a picture with your little one wearing your sunglasses, check out these must-take summer pictures.

Summer is a fun time for families – the kids are out of school, you often go on vacation, and overall, things become a little more laid back.  But lack of structure and too much together time can also put a strain on a family.  With this in mind, parenting expert Diana Boggia has come up with some ideas for parents who want to keep things sane during the summer – from assigning jobs to creating schedules, there is something here for every family.

Your little one is having his or her first birthday and you want to make it a special event.  That means picking the best cake!  Many moms and dads choose to make their own cakes, but how can you make it super special for baby’s first year?  Lil Sugar has some ideas for first birthday cakes that will have you running to the kitchen!

School’s out for the summer.  What will your children be doing?  You want them to stay entertained without rotting their brain.  You want them to keep learning without working them too hard.   You also want to find great activities for them without working them too hard.  So, what’s a parent to do?  Check out these ideas for keeping kids active this summer.   From art to cooking, reading to science projects – there’s something for everyone!

Going on a family vacation this summer?  Summer vacations are tons of fun for everyone from 2 to 102, but there are always ways to make them even better.  Need some ideas to help your kids having even more fun?  Take a look at 7 Tips to Make Your Family Vacation Even More Fun.

At some point, every parent will hear these five words: “Can I get a pet?”   And chances are, when your child asks that question, he or she will be way too young and irresponsible to take care of a puppy or a kitten.  Unless you want to spend your own time cleaning up after that puppy or changing that kitten’s litter box, you might want to get your child a starter pet.  The blog Breezy Mama has come up with a list of five great pets for kids – that is, pets that do not require as much attention as a puppy or kitten.  Choosing a smaller, low-maintenance pet might help your child become a little more responsible and prepare them for a bigger pet in the future.