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Summer is when lovers of books feel freest to read without restraint—lying on a beach, swinging on a porch, or perching on a stoop at the end of a sweaty day. The Atlantic’s writers and editors want to help in this endeavor, and so we’ve selected books to match some warm-weather moods: Maybe you want to transport yourself to another place, or to take a deep dive into one topic. Perhaps you have a yen to feel wonder about the universe or rediscover an old gem. Some readers just want to devour something totally new. Here are 20 books you...

There are, occasionally, certain aspects of the BC years I miss. BC as in Before Children. Call it the fleeting wistfulness of an occasionally frustrated parent. Now, don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t go back for the world. In the aggregate, it’s hard remembering what I laughed at or found joy in before Sprocket and Tater came along. But yes, despite the larger attempt at unbotheredness, sometimes warm memories of talking to adults about grown up things or brunch with friends after having slept for ten hours have mocked me from afar. It’s usually in a moment of cacophony. Like recently when Tater wailed...

Kids will occasionally come out with something incredibly profound, wise or just very adult, leaving their parents dumfounded and proud in equal measure.  From the six-year-old who isn’t a tough cookie because “cookies crumble” to the five-year-old who will ensure all girls’ trousers have pockets when she runs for president of the US, here are some of the best tweets from parents celebrating the startling wit, wisdom and sass of the littlest generation.  1. Asked my 6yo if she was a tough cookie and she said “no, because cookies crumble” and now I have a life coach.— mark (@TheCatWhisprer) December...

Traveling with kids can feel like an experiment in chaos theory. From tantrums to lost toys, delayed flights to diaper blowouts, you never know what unexpected variables will be thrown into the mix. It’s enough to make any parent consider taking a staycation for the next decade. But in today’s world, where families are often separated by a plane ride, staying home for the holidays is sometimes not an option.  Is it worth it? I’m here to tell you that, yes, yes it is. As a mother who’s traveled quite a bit with my babies, and co-founded Bébé Voyage, the...

The new Walmart Rewards Program helps you earn savings on future Walmart purchases! [TAG0] Walmart Rewards is just one of many perks for Plus members! Here’s yet another reason to consider becoming a Walmart+ member! They’ve partnered with Ibotta to offer a free rewards program exclusively for their paid members to earn cash back rewards after shopping for everyday items. If you’re familiar with Ibotta, the rewards are virtually identical. There are literally HUNDREDS of items offering rewards across every category including groceries, personal care products, household essentials, toys, entertainment, and more. We’re not talking about store-brand items either. Save...