Luckily, tikatok.com offers one solution to your indoor inertia. Created by two mothers, the innovative website lets little ones make their very own customized and personalized picture books. Interactive story templates, or "StorySparks" help kids begin the writing process; completed books are available in hard- or softback copy. Users can also read books by kids from all over the country, share their own creations and collaborate with other mini authors within the Tikatok community.

Some of the tomes are hilarious and some are poignant, but each one is sweetly unique.

To get literary with your little one, visit tikatok.com.

We know what you’re thinking: After the Camp Rock craze, you can’t possibly endure another teeny-bopper ditty about unrequited love. Although Breakout isn’t completely devoid of those sappy sentiments, the songs are not all that bad. Several are even–dare we say it—enjoyable. The 16-year-old may not rival Christina Aguilera’s vocal range, but then she’s not trying to. She’s just belting her heart out and having a great time doing it.

On "Wake Up America", Cyrus sings a whole song about going green and working as a community to make the earth a better place for future generations. But don’t think the album is just a compilation of junior-activist anthems; the track is followed up by much lighter fare about typical teenage tribulations, like crushes and growing up.

You may not rank the album alongside your all-time favorites, but if your kids have set it on repeat (like we all used to do), you’ll be singing right along with them before you know it. Our favorite track: “Fly on the Wall.”

Listen to the full album for free here.

What do you think about Breakout? Let us know by leaving a comment.

Casson’s son, Will, spent four days in the hospital after stepping on a black rubber safety mat at Carl Schurz Park; at least ten similar cases have occurred throughout NYC in the past year.

A Parks Department spokesperson told Metro that the city posts warning signs about hot surfaces on playgrounds–though no sign was present at Carl Schurz. "We encourage all patrons to use common sense," said the spokesperson.

I’m sorry, but common sense really only goes so far–the community watchdog group NYC Park Advocates took the mat’s temperature on Friday: 166.9 degrees F! Even if Will had been wearing shoes at the time, what if he had fallen?

You’d be hard-pressed to look at this child’s feet without saying something more than "common sense" needs to be done.

Have you been concerned about the temperature of the mats at the playground? Do you think the city needs to take responsibility for the mats?

Plus: Seven playgrounds to avoid in NYC.

In any event, I thought Miley did a pretty good job, though I have to say I’m still a little dumbfounded by her appeal. She can shake her head and jump up and down like there’s no tomorrow,  but ultimately, her voice seems to have a pretty small range—and sounds almost identical to Cindy Lauper’s.

What did you think of Miley this morning? We’re dying to know what the camp-out scene was like last night, so be sure to comment below if you were there. Also, if you didn’t catch her this morning, she’ll be performing again on the Today show on Friday, July 25.

While it’s undeniably kooky, the show is a welcome change of pace for kids who are constantly inundated with overtly commercial, Disney-esque entertainment. The spectacle is an obvious amusement to youngsters, who extend their arms in excitement every time a bubble–big, small and even some inside other bubbles–float their way. The technical aspects of the show are a bit trite, but the overall performance is gratifying, particularly when Ana solicited kids from the audience who wanted to be encapsulated in gigantic bubbles. Anticipate a few mishaps and retries (bubbles live by their own rules), which only makes the experience more authentic. –Madeleine Kronovet

Find more information and get show times here.

Sounds cheesy, right? It is. Prepare yourself for two hours of day-glo-clad muscle men, a stage lit with more glow-in-the-dark than a rave and a soundtrack of upbeat soft-pop sung by an emotionless posturing waif. We felt like we were at a Miami disco circa 1975.

Cirque du Soleil, it’s not; but your kids will eat it up. Sure, the clowning is less clever than even run-of-the-mill cirque fare and the acrobatics seem more like gymnastics routines than theatrical acts, but youngsters will go nuts over the performers’ feats of strength, flexibility and juggling skills. There’s more than enough sensory overload to keep them occupied for the entire length of show. Ages 5 and up.

Find more information and get show times here.

According to The New York Times, firefighters could not recall another time in the past 15 years when they’d been summoned to an emergency on the Skyfari.

So, was this just a freak accident? Will you steer your kids clear of the ride during your next zoo visit? Vote now and talk back below!

•New 4-6 person tents
•Sleeping bags (20)
•IPod for music
•Photo Paper and Photo albums, 4×6
•Sewing machine, new or used
•Recordable CD-Rs (450)
•Bottled water and snacks for the family’s bus ride up to camp (animal crackers, granola bars)
•Arts and crafts supplies, beads, tie-dye materials, paint,
•Waterfront things - floaties for kids for both infants and bigger kids (not the arm bands, but ones they can sit on), beach balls, etc
•Sports equipment, like baseball mitts and Frisbees

–Billie Cohen

On Monday, July 7, from 10am to 5:45pm, Time Out Kids readers (that means you!) can get a special sneak peek at the market on insider tours (the best part: TONS of sampling). By attending, you’ll also be eligible to win a shopping spree and other great swag.

The thirty-minute tours are $10 each (all proceeds benefit Manhattan Youth Organizations, and Whole Foods will match each donation). Kids under 12 can tag along for free.

Go to http://tribeca.wholefoodsrsvp.com, and click on RESERVATION to make your reservation. The Market is located at the intersection of Greenwich and Warren Sts.