My daughter is 9 and she's looking to start a new book series this fall. She's a pretty good reader and has finished the Harry Potter series....The Chronicles of Narnia series and The Lemony Snicket Series...and I'm just at a loss as to what to steer her towards now. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'd like to keep the subject matter as close to her age group as possible....but I struggle finding anything that's up to her reading level when I do that. Has anyone read Inkheart? Or does anyone recommend Eragon or Artemis Fowl? Anything?

Join Metropolitan Moms and Big City Moms for two stroller friendly walking tours and discover the intriguing history and architecture of these beautiful New York spots.

Central Park
Friday, June 27 @ 12:30

Carnegie Hill
Thursday, July 17 @ 10:30

Cost: $60 per tour

To register for one or both tours, email events@bigcitymoms.com or call 917-488-8542.

Class is stroller friendly and designed for baby's that are not yet walking. Mother's helpers will be on hand to assist you.

Bonnier Corp.’s Parenting Group has launched a new auto buying program powered by Zag and designed expressly for moms on Parenting.com, web portal for Parenting and Babytalk magazines. The program uses Zag’s exclusive technology platform and national dealer network, saving moms money and giving them a superior, hassle-free car buying experience.

“Cars for Moms” is live now and is available at http://www.Parenting.com/cars. The program connects shoppers with Zag-certified dealers offering upfront, no-haggle pricing guaranteed in writing – and guaranteed not to exceed the current market average. The user-friendly “Cars for Moms” interface makes it easy to research new or used vehicles by providing detailed pricing, performance, technical and safety data on hundreds of models. The online platform also enables car buyers to seamlessly ascertain information on financing with new and used car purchases.

 

“Our partnership with Zag enables us to give moms an easy-to-use tool that puts them in control of the car buying process,” said Greg Schumann, Vice President and Group Publisher of the Parenting Group. “With 40 percent of families purchasing new cars specifically because of the birth of a new child, there’s a tremendous need for a program that serves this market and empowers them with the resources they need to make an informed purchase – and we’re thrilled to offer it exclusively to Parenting.com users.”

Zag operates a robust auto shopping, research and pricing technology platform that saves buyers money by concentrating group buying power, while providing a superior car buying experience by connecting buyers with select dealers that provide upfront discounted pricing and a no-hassle delivery process.

“Our program harnesses group buying power to offer moms lower prices and a better experience,” said Zag CEO Scott Painter. “Moms already trust Parenting.com as a source of information and community for arguably the most important aspects of their lives – kids and motherhood. This partnership transfers that trust and sense of community to what typically has been a frustrating shopping experience, and turns the tables. We’re giving moms the best auto shopping experience on the Web, bar none. It’s a place to research cars, connect with local dealers and get a guaranteed price upfront – finally transforming the car buying experience from dreaded and painstaking to enjoyable and easy.”

To kick off the new auto buying program, Parenting.com has launched a “Messiest Car Contest”, asking moms to submit pictures of their “messiest car moments.” Prizes include a $500 gift card for gas, a gift certificate for car detailing, and a $200 gift certificate for spa treatments. To enter the contest, log onto www.Parenting.com/cars.

For a gallery of Messiest Car Contest entrants, visit Parenting.com at http://www.parenting.com/gallery/Mom/Messiest-Car-Photo-Contest/.

Ever since we switched to Time Warner Cable for phone and internet, we've been getting phone calls several times a day, every day. Every 2hrs. Sometimes it starts at 8am, sometimes 10am. And stops before 7pm. I want to know if there is any way to reveal the name of the caller or even the phone number. Because right now, all it says is either "Uknown Caller" or "Private Caller" and then "Unknown Number". Is there anything that I can do to find out who they are? Like # and then some number? Our number is supposed to be unlisted. PLEASE help cuz its driving me crazy!!! It's enough that my kids are loud and little monkeys, but now this?!?! Too much!!

Hey there, I've got two boys (as you can see from the pic!) who are 8 and 11. Does anyone else out there have kids around this age? I'm trying to come up with fun things for them to do this summer and wondered if you all had some ideas. My 11 year old will be 12 soon so finding something to entertain a pre-teen is becoming hard! Thanks in advance for your advice! -Sarah