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Enriching Education: How Families Can Make Summer a Season For Building Children’s Language, Literacy, and Learning Skills

Motherhood Moments

ASHA urges families to use the summer to nurture joy in reading and let kids be the ones who choose what they read. This could be a family book club, or one with neighbors or friends. If you’re reading together as a family, remember that even older children benefit from being read to out loud. Play board games together.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Affordable Family Fun

Couponing 101

You can have a lot of fun with your family without worrying about sky high entertainment costs. Here are some of our favorite staycation ideas for affordable family fun: Invest in a Local Museum Membership. Museums are a great place to go to have fun while educating your kids. Schedule a Weekly Family Night.

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Sept 1 & 2 | FREE Events for Kids and Families

Family Balance Sheet

Saturday, Sept 1, 9AM - Noon | Make a Goal Post Football Game. Saturday & Sunday, Sept 1 & 2, Noon - 5pm | FREE family activities include Net-a-Fish Pond Game, Metal Detector Treasure Hunt, Bean Bag toss, casting bucket. Bank of America - Museums on Us. Locate a participating museum near you.

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Why You Should Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In Ireland

Shereen Travels Cheap

It works at over 40 attractions, including the two following suggestions, a visit to Dublin Castle, Dublin Museum, and the Dublin Zoo. Before you leave, make sure to stop into the visitor centre and museum to view old adverts and pick up some souvenirs. The more attractions you visit, the better deal you get!

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Book Nook - The Emotionally Intelligent Child

Motherhood Moments

This shift in viewpoint is a total game-changer and will help parents to gain more patience, respond less reactively, and cultivate joy together as a family. She is the former director of research at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. About the Authors: Rachael Katz, MS, Ed., Helen Shwe Hadani, Ph.D., Helen Shwe Hadani, Ph.D.,

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we anticipate our summer fun. How much is summer going to cost you and your family? The following list of summer activities is family-friendly, fun, and easy on the budget.

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July 6 & 7 | FREE or Low Cost Events for Families

Family Balance Sheet

Bank of America Museums on Us. Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2 | Each Bank of America or Merrill Lynch cardholder gets FREE general admission to 150 museums nationwide. List of participating museums. Summer Games - Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! The Home Depot Kids Workshop. Michael''s.