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Parenting Styles: I’m Giving My Kids a 1970s Summer

June 13 by Lara Lillibridge

slow summer, 1970s summer

I meant to be a free-range parent (affiliate link). I love the idea of kids roaming through the neighborhood, devising their own games, riding bikes and climbing trees. Instead, I became a helicopter parent with an over-excitability concerning signing up for activities.   And honestly, my social life mainly consists of chatting with my parent-friends at sporting events. I wouldn’t know what to do with myself with all that free time either.  Yet, every summer, I declare that this year, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 1970s summer, bored summer, let kids be bored, slow summer, summer activities, summer play

Online Summer Classes for Kids that are Perfect for Down Time

June 12 by Kristin

If you're like me, this summer you might find yourself desperately needing something to fill the space between the trips to the pool and the park play dates.  Sure, it's great to spend time outside and get all the energy out.  But, summer is long. There are a lot of hours in the day and parents are like cruise ship directors in the summer. Kids want to know, what are we eating and what are we doing next? We've rounded up a list of 9 different free online summer classes that you can use … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Engaging, Kristin Tagged With: summer activities, summer activities for kids, summer classes

How to Plan a Perfect Summer

June 17 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

How to plan for a perfect summer - simple ideas and strategies to make this you best one yet!

Tip #1, stop worrying about perfection! Ok, now that we have that out of the way, I really do have some tangible tips for you on how to make this one a summer for the books. Check them out in my latest eHow Mom Channel post, Summer's Here and the Pressure's On: Planning Tips for Parents. We also have a great summer-related giveaway coming up on Friday so be sure to check back in with us at the end of the week. And for even more help keeping the kids busy this summer, don't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Engaging Tagged With: how to have a great summer, summer activities, summer planning tips, summer scheduling ideas

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