This week several celebrity babies and kids were seen out and about wearing striped Fall threads. Celebaby girls Haven Warren and Seraphina Affleck were seen in playful pink stripes. Baby boy Flynn Bloom looked cozy in a thick, white-and-navy-striped sweater, and Pax Jolie-Pitt sported a gray striped hoodie. Stripes look good on just about every kid, so here are a few inspired styles to dress your own kids in this Fall.

New moms don't always have time to shop, so why not ring up a delivery instead? Here are three monthly delivery box services that offer adorable products, crafts, and pampering.

Whether you are a new mom needing some mom-approved baby products, a busy mom who's looking for creative crafts for her kids, or a mom who deserves a little spoiling, these services have you covered.

Box For Moms:
Umba Box ($26/month) is a monthly box delivery full of handmade, artisan products like stationary, jewelry, bath products, or home accessories. It has an adorable Pinterest page for a better idea of what types of surprises you will receive.


Box For Babies:
Citrus Lane ($25/month) provides monthly boxes full of cute and approved baby products, each tailored to your baby's age from newborn to 18 months. You can also send baby shower boxes. Themes include bedtime play, teething, and starting solid foods.

See what delivery service offers boxes for kids.

Here's a simple yet powerful nonprofit that you and your kids can become involved in. Meredith Alexander, an LA mom, founded the Milk and Bookies organization to donate books to children who do not have access to their own. This is an effective and exciting way to teach children the importance of giving back.

Milk and Bookies events have swept the nation, and all of the books that are donated are sent to places like children's hospitals, elementary schools, and Boys & Girls Clubs. Learn how to host an event in your neighborhood, complete with book donations, a story-time reading, and the ultimate treat of milk and cookies.

Watch this adorable movie to learn more.

Calling all crafty kids! Martha & Friends, the animated series for kids featuring projects and recipes by Martha Stewart, is airing its "Halloween Horror Show" episode this Friday, Oct. 28, on the Hallmark Channel at noon.

Little Martha is a 10-year-old girl who works on crafts and plans themed parties with her three friends and two playful puppies. She and her friends dress as "Glampires" for Halloween and throw a spooky Halloween party in a barn, complete with cobwebs, orange and black banners, balloons, lanterns, and creepy Halloween snacks.

Kids are encouraged to visit the Martha & Friends website to copy any of the crafts, costumes, or recipes that they see on Martha & Friends. The website also features interactive games and fun facts about the characters on the show.

Be sure to record the show for your little ones, and check the website for fun DIY Halloween costumes and kid-friendly Halloween party snacks. Perhaps there will be recipes for those adorable spider cupcakes and that delicious-looking pumpkin punch!

Halloween is looming, which means you're probably fearful of your kids' impending sugar highs, rambunctiousness, and wild behavior. Every parent has different rules regarding Halloween candy, but here are five ideas to help you cope with all that sugar and chocolate.

1. Set Limitations – Kids need limitations, especially when it comes to candy. You must determine what is right for your family, whether that is throwing it out after Halloween night or allowing them one or two pieces after dinner each evening. Some parents might allow their kids to keep their bags, but only for a week.
2. Give It Away – Allow your kids to keep a certain ration, then give the rest away. Take it to your office or gift it to a neighbor, the troops overseas, or your beauty salon.

See more ideas after the break.

Ginger has been used for centuries as an immune system booster, thanks to its antibacterial and antiviral properties. In addition, ginger helps alleviate indigestion and other stomach upsets. Warming and soothing, ginger can also help alleviate respiratory problems like coughs, bronchitis, and asthma. Especially during the upcoming flu season, keep your family healthy with these five kid-friendly preparations of ginger. Get the recipes.

It can be terrifying to leave the children alone with a babysitter. Anything can happen, but sometimes parents go overboard with their helicopter parenting. It's time mom enjoyed her night out, and left her worries behind. Before heading out for a girls' night out, or a date night, see our list of necessary warnings, so mama can feel safer leaving her kids at home.

5 Things to Warn Your Babysitter About:

1. Ground Rules – Every family has some, especially when it comes to food, bedtime, and behavior. Kids will try to convince their babysitter otherwise, so be sure to make your stance clear.
2. Any Requests – Clearly state your expectations like bathing the kids, tidying up the kitchen after dinner, and not allowing any guests. These seem pretty obvious, but it's always better to communicate your requests rather than assume they will be followed.
3. Special Requirements – Beyond obvious health warnings like food allergies or prescribed medications, many children require certain attention. Let the sitter know what to expect, like if Tommy is still potty training or Susie needs a back rub to fall asleep.
4. Complicated Technology – This includes, but is not limited to, cable boxes, surround sound, microwaves, and security alarms. Provide simple, but detailed instructions so the babysitter does not run into any issues or reprogram your systems.
5. Contagious Illnesses or Changes in Plan – If your child is sick, be sure to call the babysitter to check and see if they are still comfortable babysitting. Your babysitter might resent you and refuse to babysit again if you aren't honest about contagious illnesses to which they will be exposed. Also, as a courtesy, be sure to call if you plan on getting in late.

Keep reading to see what parents should let go.

When you want to celebrate special occasions as a family, it's tough to find a kid-friendly place that offers affordable, good quality, and nutritious food. Kids need room to play or some form of entertainment in front of them. Otherwise, you might spend your whole meal nagging them to stop kicking their legs or behave (like an adult).

I remember as a kid begging my parents to go to Benihana on my birthday to watch the hibachi cook make an onion ring volcano steam and flip shrimp tails into his coat pocket. I loved seeing him scramble an egg on the hibachi flat top grill and perfectly pack the fried rice into bowls with dome tops. Even today, going to Benihana is a special treat — one that the Jolie-Pitt family enjoyed last night — especially since Benihana used to only offer adult-size portions. However, Benihana has recently released a kid's menu, making the final check a little easier to swallow.

Where does your family go out to eat for special occasions?

As school begins, it's even more important to feed your kids nutrient-packed meals to keep their brains and bodies healthy and active. Written by a registered dietitian and mom, Carolyn Land Williams, M.Ed., R.D. developed Cooking Light: The Ultimate Kid-Approved Cookbook ($19.95) to include delicious and nutritional meals that kids can help prepare and the whole family can enjoy together.

If you are trying to change the diet of your kids, the book includes a quick breakdown of the main food groups and daily serving recommendations for each age group and offers healthy, kid-approved fruits, grains, vegetables, protein, and healthy fats.

Learn more about this kid-approved cookbook.

While some kids and parents have no problem with the first day of preschool, for many tots and mamas, the first day of school marks the first degree of separation and can be a very emotional and difficult day. Here are some first-day-of-preschool tips to help you deal with your emotions, so that you can be a supportive and loving parent but not give in to the whimpers of your child.

Here's what you should do:

1. Smile and stay positive. You might have expected tears from your kid, but if you find yourself on the verge of tears, try to breathe through them and wait until you have dropped your child off you go into a boo-hooing fit. It's important that your child senses that you are taking them to a fun, happy, and secure place. If you start crying, they will pick up on your emotions and will become worried, too. Smiling and showing excitement will help them sense that preschool will be fun.
2. Listen to the teacher. It's tempting to do what you think is best for your kid, but preschool teachers have experience and a game plan for upset preschoolers. They will mostly likely tell you that it's best if you leave, even if your child is still crying. Within five minutes of play, a child will usually stop crying. However, if your child becomes unruly, the teacher will contact you.

See more first day of preschool tips.

The Summer is winding down, and while you may have been lax about a bedtime routine during vacation and Summer camp, it's important to reestablish a strict bedtime routine to help your kids develop a stable internal clock. Most kids need between 10-12 hours of sleep. Set a strict bedtime for your kids, and save enough time beforehand to help them wind down. Share with us what helps you get your kids to bed. Read more for our mock-up bedtime schedule.

Baby monitors have come a long way from the crackly, static-filled intercoms that filled store shelves just a few years ago. Today, they not only allow parents to hear if their lil one wakes up in the middle of the night, but they also offer video and temperature monitoring and can even be shared with family and friends. The Lorex Live Wireless Video Home Monitor ($170) offers all of this and more in a reliable, easy-to-use package. Setup couldn't be easier with the Lorex system. Simply power up both the camera and the display screen and begin viewing instantly.

The camera gives clear audio and video, and in darkness, it will automatically shift into night mode, creating illuminated imaging through infrared light sensors. Via the display screen, moms can hold the "Talk" button to speak directly to their tots. They can also turn on a comforting lullaby to soothe lil ones back to sleep.

Keep reading to find out why we are liking the Lorex Baby Monitor.