THE RECIPES:

6 Recipes That Make the Most of Summer Produce

Visit a nearby farmers’ market or stop by a farm stand, venture to a pick-your-own spot, or grab whatever the produce aisle has from local sources and whip up one (or all!) of these delicious summer desserts.

THE ROUNDUP:

Celebrity Baby Names That Have Fallen from Grace Due to Tabloid Gossip

We’d never considered that celebrity gossip can have an impact on what baby names are popular. But all evidence supports that there may be a link between the tabloids and what names are en vogue.

THE DEBATE:

Do You Discipline Other People’s Kids?

When things get rowdy, do you step in to discipline kids that aren’t yours? Or do you feel it’s stepping on toes to add your two cents? We asked two parents to weigh in on the subject.

THE TIPS:

5 Ways to Help Your Kids Deal with the Summertime Slump

The novelty of summer vacation has probably worn off by now and you’re hearing refrains of, “I’m bored!” Read on for five activities to spark your kids’ imaginations and set you up for much-needed hammock time.

THE READ:

Tips from the Pros for Taking Kids to Weddings

Nothing strikes fear into the hearts of parents more than a wedding invitation addressed to “and family." Taking small children to someone’s nuptials can seem like a Herculean feat. But it doesn’t have to be. We chatted with the experts to get their best tips for pint-sized wedding guests.