  |  |  |  |  | From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor | | My kids have been waiting (basically since September) for summer break. Now that it is here, I’m no longer struggling with getting them out the door on time every morning or doing the homework/dinnertime juggle, but I do feel somewhat like a camp counselor, trying to combat those dreaded two words: “I’m bored.” | When I was growing up, my favorite thing to do was ride my bike to the local library, spend a few hours browsing their shelves, and then head home to read, my bike’s basket weighted down by my treasures. While spending some time in the library is never a bad thing, Elizabeth has done the work for you and your kids, compiling summer reading lists for all ages and tastes. READ NOW | |  | If you’ve got a real little one at home, you might feel like you need to stay inside or limit your excursions because you are worried she might run off, or because he isn’t completely stable on his feet yet. But Maureen has put together a list of warm-weather activities for toddlers that are fun and safe for everyone. READ NOW | |  | Sometimes the hardest part of summertime fun is actually coming up with something to do. Never fear, Laureen is here with a list of 100 great activities that kids and parents can enjoy together! READ NOW | |  | What is better than a fun summertime activity? A cheap (or free!) fun summertime activity! Carol has put together a list of a dozen activities that are big on happiness but easy on your wallet. READ NOW | |  | |  | Must Reads: Child Custody Resources | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | |  | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com | |  |  | |