Five Summer Activities and Crafts For Kids And Parents

 

kids_and_parents_five_fun_summer_crafts_activities_parent_resource_center.jpgDuring the pop-up storms or when it is just too hot to go out side, have you ever wondered what you were going to do to help entertain your child?  Or...are you tired of watching your child sit behind the computer playing video games all day?  Well, these simple activities will bring you and your child closer together.  The below activities will help open up communication between you and your child.  You will build special memories together that each of you will remember for life!  So, clear off the table and get ready to interact and build a relationship with your child!

 

1. Super Summer Stepping Stone

Items needed:

  • Cement
  • Disposable foil tray
  • Disposable plastic knife
  • Special small object gathered throughout the summer

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How To: Family Summer Day Trip

 

summer_day_success_family_day_trip_fun.jpgRoad Trip!!!  What a great way to have a captive audience...pack everyone up in the car and head off for an adventure! Below are some tips on how to have a successful family Saturday or summer day road trip!

 There are many fun filled activities in your own backyard.  Expose your family to adventures and build family memories and communication skills. 

 Brainstorm ideas.  Sit down with a map and determine areas of interest.  Get on the Internet and explore possible adventures. 

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Cyber Bullying Tips For Parents

 

Cyber bullying behaviors are growing across the world wide web like a pandemic. The behavior is personal and pollutes peace of mind. Nearly half of American tweens and teens are being impacted by it. As children's computer skills begin at younger ages, so do their cyber bullying behaviors.
Definition: Cyber bullying is the use of Internet e-mail, instant messaging, chat rooms, pagers, cell phones, or other forms of information technology to deliberately and repeatedly hurt, taunt, ridicule, threaten or intimidate someone.
Software: Consider installing filtering and blocking software, but understand clearly that proactive parents are the only real deterrent and the best resource for bullying preemption. Block incoming messages from bullies by email address and IP..

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Eleven Fun Fitness Activities

 

parent_resource_exercise_health_activities_with_children.jpgSummer time family fun...that is what it is all about. 

 Family hikes, picnics, family reunions, family trips, etc.  Here are some fun fitness activities for you and your family.  So, let's us see who is the fittest....the kids or the adults. 

 Many family memories will be made by playing these interactive games.  Take the time to laugh and have fun making and playing theses games with your loved ones. "Let the games begin!"

 

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Human Body Facts You'd Never Guess

 

The human body has mystified scientist for centuries and with statistics like the ones we've compiled for you, its is no wonder! Here are some fun facts sure to surprise everyone.

 

  • The largest cell in the human body is the female egg and the smallest is the male sperm
  • A full bladder is roughly the size of a soft ball
  • It takes food seven seconds to get from your mouth to your stomach
  • Human thighbones are stronger than concrete

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