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5Yr Boy Summer Activities?
Asked by U.P. from Chicago
on April 14, 2008
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I am a working single mother of a 5 yr old about to start Kindergarten. I have help form his dad and family as far as my work schedule goes but i would like to have hi...
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- Check out your YMCA for activitities and summer daycare when you work. I don't know how expensive it is, but my niece put her girls in the daycare for the summer. Th...
- Ursula, I would look into your local YMCA, and also your Parks Department. Both should have some summer programs that are age appropriate. Good luck! M.
- Get Chicago Parent magazine and Chicago Go magazine. They have tons of wonderful ideas all in one place and it covers a large area of Chicagoland. The last months edit...
Summer Activities
Asked by K.C. from Boca Raton
on May 18, 2007
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Hey South Florida MOMS!!
I know we are not even into the dead of summer but it is starting to get hot already. My daughter, 17 months, seems to get hot and sweaty v...
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- Have you ever been to Playmobile? It is a great place to go on a rainy day or day where you just want to stay cool and keep kids entertained. It is only $1 to get in ...
- There is a place in West Palm Beach called Family Central that has a resource library for parents/children. It's free and open to all. It is a place to go and play w...
- Greenacres Library has a summer Storytime schedule, plus I'm sure other libraries do the same. Also, there are some really great local museums and nature centers that ...
Summer Activities
Asked by R.B. from Dallas
on June 8, 2011
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I have a 7 yr old that stays home with my 13 and 15 yr old son and daughter while I'm at work. Does anyone know of any activities, bible camps, that are not costly tha...
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- Lake Arlington Baptist church has their Vacation Bible school next week. Call ###-###-#### x141 for more information.
- Have you tried ASI gymnastics? Or Adventure Kids summer camps?
- Try your local YMCA. They have financial aid programs ifyou need to apply. Also, check your closest recreation center. The one near us has very affordable summer camp...
Career - What Would You Do?
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on October 15, 2010
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Current situation: After 15 years into your gig you have a job that pays six figures, is a fairly easy job. You're tenured and there is very little chance of getting ...
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- When you are 80 and look back what will you think? How old are your kids? In Europe it is more the culture to have a manageable job and then find fulfillment outsi...
- Yes you have itchy feet and want to explore. I think a lot of this desire comes after having children. You give birth and a whole new world opens up with many, many ...
- If you're getting paid 6 figures and can't aford the tuition to go back to school, how are you going to be able to aford not working for 2 years and taking a huge pay ...
What to Do This Summer?!
Asked by A.F. from Indianapolis
on June 3, 2010
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Hi moms! I have a 15 month old boy and a 3 year old girl, they love each other dearly but can only go for about 2 minutes before one of them picks on the other and ma...
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- Hi A.- After reading Theresa's post below I have to say her kids will cherish that sweet childhood someday. With a 7 & 11 year old I too see how time flies and how I w...
- Baby pools saved my life when my kids were little! Three babies and no air conditioning of any kind! We filled it up every day and dumped it every day, the water was a...
- I've noticed that my kids (and many I know) tend to bicker with each other when bored at home or have too much extra energy. There's no reason you can't get out of th...
What Are You Doing This Summer?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on June 1, 2011
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What is your family doing during summer vacation, and what are your kids ages?
We camp, a LOT. It's cheap, the kids like it, we can bring the dog. It's win-win for ...
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- Our kids are 15 (spec needs and only get every other weekend), 11 and 8. I am working from home this year which started last week and is interesting so far! We are i...
- We camp too. Every chance we get :) We have a motorhome and I keep it "camp ready" with our camp clothes and necessities. Add some food, the kids and the dog and we...
- Um, can I come and stay with you for the summer? 7, 6 and 7 months. I will cook!
Activities
Asked by S.P. from Cleveland
on January 9, 2012
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As a parent of preschooler or younger, what activities would you like to see more of? would you go to a local business to do a crafts, story time, dance with tot?
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- Free! Or at least not terribly expensive. Life with a toddler or toddlers is unpredictable as best and I hate to throw away money. We did a drop in and play at a lo...
- This question is location dependent. When I lived in SoCAL..there were lots of swimming activities, which was perfect for the number of pools and beaches. In OH,...
- Anything free, indoors (so that it can be done during the winter) and accessible to multiple ages. For example, I love story-time at the library because I can take bot...
Summer Program for 4 and 6 Year Old
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on February 26, 2009
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I am looking for a summer program for my two kids. They turn 4 and 6 (currently in Kindergarten) in May. I can find stuff for the 4 year old but I'm having trouble f...
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- We'd LOVE to have both at our camp this summer. We have day drop off, 1/2 days, and full weeks. Here's our site - www.AdventureDayCamps.com Our camps are for age...
- try your local ISD for carrollton/lewisville they may have enrichment and fun summer programs through their education /city departments. Allen ISD has a great program
- Park Cities Baptist Church has lots of different summer camps for young children, especially ones for the 6 year old. Dancing Angels (a sweet little ballet/hip hop/jaz...
Summer Activities
Asked by R.L. from Tulsa
on April 1, 2008
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I am wondering what kinds of activities you do with your little ones during the summer. I am a teacher and am not used to the whole stay-at-home-mom thing. We swam a l...
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- Rachel, My family very much enjoys the summertime! I have a 2.5 yr old little girl and a 15 month old little boy. You mentioned movies in Jenks but have you also gon...
- I work with 2-year-olds all day long. I am an early head start teacher and we are in school year round. I think the most important thing to do is try to keep a routi...
- When my kids we small we went on daily adventures. some ideas that are FREE. Park of course. Car dealer ships, ( kids LOVE to see shiney cars.)pet stores, even Toy...
Summer Activities
Asked by M.I. from Pittsburgh
on May 31, 2011
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I'm looking for suggestions for summer activities for a 13 year old girl who lives in a very small town.
My younger (half) sister sent me a message over the weekend...
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- Does she have friends within bicycle riding distance? If so, just let her play. At that age we rode bikes, played outside, hung out at the local pool and read books. H...
- -Local park w/a friend? -Library -Get her her favortie magazine subscription. -Do they have a place you can paint pottery? (Kind of expensive but what if you went t...
- Membership to a local pool or water park? She could be a mother's helper for a nearby family. Does she have a library nearby? Sometimes they have weekly meetings, e...
