Summer Vacation
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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 for Summer Vacation Ideas
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on April 4, 2008
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I am looking for something to do with my family this summer. I have two daughters-5 and 3 years old. My husband and I are leaning toward San Antonio (Seaworld/Riverw...
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- C. S, Since you are looking at PA, check into Hershey, PA. This is a great place, I've been told by another co-worker of girls, and I'm looking into this for a trip....
- We went up to Turner Falls in Oklahoma last summer for the day. They have a big waterfall, plus lots of little falls. We swam, went hiking in steep rocky areas looking...
- Sesame Place is great! We took our now 13 and 8 year old daughters there, and we are going this summer for our little one who will be about 18 months old when we go. ...
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...
Girl Scouts Breaking for the Summer?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on June 20, 2008
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My daughter's brownie troop is breaking for the summer. They are a new troop, just established in Oct., and I was just wondering if this is normal. It seems as though ...
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- I was in girl scouts from 1st grade all the way through high school (sometimes reluctantly). I'm also a lifetime member and spent one summer working at Our Cabana (Gi...
- Hello I am a leader of a daisy troop and Brownies this year. YES Girl Scouts are during the school year. Most all troops take the summer off. They can do a few activit...
- I am a Cub Scout leader and we do take a break from weekly meetings in the summer as well due to family vacations and such. We try to meet at least once a month during...
Summer Camp for a 15 y.o?
Asked by A.T. from Miami
on May 17, 2009
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My nephew is off school starting June.4th and I need for him to do something productive with the summer vacation, any ideas on how to get him involved in a program tha...
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- My brother and almost every boy in my family went to camp Takajo in Maine. They are amazing. As for english classes I'm sure they will accomidate. Jkust ask them. K. F
- There are so many resources: your local community center, libray, churches, the school PTA, friends going to programs so he can continue to socialize...check them out....
- I know UNF has summer camps both academic and sports. I got a flyer in the mail a few weeks ago. Check their website http://www.unf.edu/ia/pr/marketing_and_publicatio...
Dog Days of Summer?!!
Asked by N.T. from Detroit
on July 24, 2012
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Hi fellow moms,
So I started the summer vacation with lots of energy, raring to go! I have 3 kids, 6,8, and 1, and somehow I've managed most days to keep them ente...
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- .... my kids were in a summer program. Then that ended. Then they have been home everyday all day for almost 1 month. I have been with them all day everyday for 15 hou...
- Why do you have to entertain them? There are lots of things you can do as starters.... Get a BIG box (like a washing machine, dishwasher, or refrigerator box) an...
- Do something different! Whether that's a museum, park, pool, camp out, movie night, drive in, crafts, etc. Something out of the ordinary.
Summer Homework Pack from School ??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on March 7, 2012
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My duaghter is in kindergarden. She brought home a flyer from school for a summer homework pack. It has 9 weeks of lessons and you send the lessons back to be graded....
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- My opinion may not be a popular one, but here goes. I think summer vacation is for VACATION. Sure, we read through the summer, and do "educational" trips to museums,...
- I love the "Bridge to..." books. They are very easy to understand and follow and mix things up. Plus they give you a plan to follow. I also buy books from the books...
- Would I buy it? Nah. I, too, kind of believe in summers "off" for the kids. Reading....for fun? Sure! I know families that do this--and I wonder...what's the ...
Mom Working at Home During Summer Break with a Demanding Only Child Age 6
Asked by E.W. from Los Angeles
on June 28, 2012
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I am a single mom trying to work from home on the computer but now that my child is on summer break I am finding getting any work done near impossible because she want...
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- Working from home is still work - you still need child care. Trying to do both at the same time - as you are finding out - is impossible to do either well. The only ...
- What about getting a Mother's Helper? Are there any young teens in the area that could come for a few hours to play with her and entertain?
- Does her father pay child support? If so, then that would've taken into account childcare needs. If not, you need to go to court and get that set-up. He has a finan...
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...
