Summer Vacation: Tween
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What to Do with My Daughter During Summer.
Asked by S.N. from Houston
on April 11, 2011
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My daughter just turned 12 in March. She currently stays home after school for a hour and before school for half a hour before school by herself. I am at a loss of wha...
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- - day camp (city rec department is a great place to start) - volunteer work a few days per week - If you can swing it, sleep away camp - "play dates" with friends a...
- I'm glad that you are not considering leaving her home alone. Things are not the same as they were when we were younger (and it wasn't all good then either). Remembe...
- If you choose to leave her home alone all day are there neighbors who are home all day? If you know your neighbors and they don't mind popping in every now and then, ...
Do You Let Your Teenager Stay up Later During the Summer School Break?
Asked by K.D. from Raleigh
on June 13, 2008
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For those of you who have high school age teenagers and are on the traditional school year, do you let your child stay up later during the summer break?
If you do, ...
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- I have a 17 year old son, and an 11 year old, who practically thinks he is a teenager. I do let them stay up and I let them sleep in, but I do limit it. You can lo...
- YES.... an occassionally I will make an exception for the curfew depending on what is going on and who he is with. But as far as staying up late and in the house, duri...
- Yes I have let me teens stay up later during weekends and holidays.When it comes to summer they have no set bedtime.I do tell them no later then midnite at the latest ...
Looking Forward to Summer Break - Heak No!
Asked by M.H. from Lansing
on June 6, 2011
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I was at a party yesterday and the subject came up. Everyone was shocked that I said no, I wasn't looking forward to it. Yes, I'm looking forward to summer days on the...
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- Sounds like your kids need some occupation outside the house in the summer months. You don't have to spend a fortune to get kids enrolled in summer camps, summer class...
- I look forward to summer vacation and getting to take my kids to parks, lakes, playdates, soccer, bbq's, and hanging out with mutual friends. I do NOT look forward to...
- You need to have a family meeting with the kids at the start of summer break and tell them what you told us. Ask them what can be done to solve this so you can all en...
Staying on Track During the Summer Months
Asked by G.V. from Chicago
on May 12, 2009
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Hello Moms,
I hope that everyone had a wonderful mothers day this past weekend.
Now that this school year is almost over, (approximately 5 weeks for my kids) I w...
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- Hi, I recommend the website edhelper.com! You can subscribe for $20 (year-long membership) and then print unlimited activities for kids of all ages, and for all su...
- I always got my kids the Summer Bridge Workbooks. You can get them at Barnes and Noble and probably Borders. They have academic stuff and some craft stuff in them. ...
- It is great you want to keep them on track during the summer but don't forget to let them be kids and enjoy the summer! Our kids join a summer reading program at our l...
I Want My Niece to Visit for Summer.
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on May 4, 2011
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I have a question about my niece. She is not directly related to me, her father and I are 3rd generation cousins but we do not have many children in our family on that...
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- Even though the parents are busy, I'm sure it is still difficult to let their daughter leave for a trip, alone. Maybe you can call and schedule a specific time, set a...
- If finances are tight, then a plane ticket might be unimagineable. She is only 13 years old and putting my 13 year old child on a plane, especially when I can't see t...
- I don't know why a 13 year old couldn't ride alone on a plane, especially if the parents put her on the plane and you're at the gate to pick her up. Some moms are a li...
Where to Vacation?
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on January 1, 2009
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Hi Mommies! I am sure it is not news to you that the economy is rough and is expected to get a little worse this new year. So far, my husband has been fine with his ...
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- last summer for the 4th of july we went to Beaver's Bend OK www.beaversbendcreativeescapes.com or www.beaversbend.com (boken bow national park) close enough to HOME b...
- Check out cruises again, weve done it w/ 6 people 3 kids 3 adults and i think it was great for the $$. All the on borad entertainment is free for the kids and you all ...
- One of our favorite family vacations was to Destin, Florida. It's absolutely beautiful! There are a wide selection of hotels to fit your budget. The beaches are very w...
What Do You Do with School Age Kids in the Summer for Those Who Work?
Asked by B.D. from Houston
on June 24, 2011
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Hello everyone, I am currently a teacher with 3 children and am considering taking a position at my former company back in the business world. Obviously being a teach...
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- My daughter attended a summer program at the YMCA called Summer Power. It included outside activities and weekly field trips to a swimming pool and other events. It wa...
- Check out Kids 'R' Kids Summer camps you can find locations at the home office web site. ; KidsRKids.com
- This year my son was in the extended day program at the school. They also had a summer program. During the summer it's more like camp where they go on field trips, h...
Poll: Do Your Kids Do School Work During the Summer to Keep Up?
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on June 17, 2010
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I have gotten a lot of slack the past two weeks from my family and my son's dad (who is harldy around) that I have him doing thirty minutes, 5 days a week, of school w...
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- Well it looks like you got a lot of positive thoughts and feedback! Our daughter will be a sophomore next year and has had "summer packets" AND a LIST of books to r...
- We never bothered with actual school work during the summer per se. There are a few web sites with math games he likes, and he reads all the time anyway so I never ha...
- We homeschool, and school year round. In the summer we do 3 weeks on, 1 week off.
SAHM And Long Summer Days with Kids!
Asked by R.S. from Detroit
on August 9, 2010
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My kids are 5 and 7 and have never played well by themselves! I never thought I'd ever be the kind of mom that couldn't wait for school to start, but never say never,...
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- Try going to your library at least once a week - you are too late now to do their reading program but ours offers free craft sessions and evening entertainments thru t...
- I am a SAHM, and had both my kids home, for a certain period after my daughter's summer program ended and until she started school. I did things with them, but also...
- I feel your pain! , I have 3 kids ages 7 , 4 1/2 and 2 , and yes the younger ones are easier to entertain. My eldest will go outside for 5 mins and is then back again....
Mother-in-law vs Wife "Summer Planning"
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on March 13, 2007
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I apologize about the lenght in advance.
My in-laws own a ranch in Princeton, Oregon (6 hours from a major airport) and have already started their campaign for the ...
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- Hello T., I once heard that Grand Parents want to do with their grand kids what they missed out with their own. This may be the case with your in-laws, look at it ...
- I'm with Maggie, you should go too. Stay for a week or so then take the 4 year old back with you and leave the older one there for a month. Then when the 4 year old ...
- I am just adding my two cents... Did your in-laws raise your husband well? I know that you don't want to be without your children, but this is an exciting life event ...
