Summer is already halfway over; just how many things have you checked off your summer 2013 bucket list? It's not too late to take advantage of summer must-dos, especially when you have the right list handy. If your summer days so far have involved little else than the usual commute to work and watching summer blockbusters, here are seven ideas to make the most of the season. … [Read more...] about Top 7 Things You Need to Do This Summer
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5 Values Kids Learn from Summer Camp
Every summer, parents wrestle with the idea of whether or not to pack off their kids for a few weeks of camp. They're worried, of course. 'Will my son feel homesick? We've never been separated!' ' Or, 'Will my daughter make friends? She's always been a little shy.' However, summer camp can be an enriching experience. They'll learn many things life skills they'd never pick up … [Read more...] about 5 Values Kids Learn from Summer Camp
15 Cheap Summer Thrills That Kids Will Love
A few weeks into summer and your kids are already complaining. 'Mom, I'm bored!' they whine. Or, they spend the whole day watching cartoons, lazily stuffing chips into their mouths. When you tell them to turn off the TV, they mumble: 'Oh, but there's nothing else to do!' Here are some fun activities to try this summer. Many are easy. Most are really, really cheap. All are … [Read more...] about 15 Cheap Summer Thrills That Kids Will Love
12 important pool safety rules
The summer means fun in the sun, swimming in the pool—and increased risk for drowning. In fact, two-thirds of childhood drowning cases happen within the months of May to August. The risk increases (and lasts all year) for those who have an indoor pool. Here are essential safety precautions all parents must take. … [Read more...] about 12 important pool safety rules