Tips to Curb Summertime Teen Laziness

A few days ago I said i was going to do some research on getting my son active this summer doing something fun. I found some neat advice and ideas then I came across this and thought it would be worth sharing for other moms out there wondering what you can do with your teen this summer.

Tips to Curb Summertime Teen Laziness

Most of us enjoy a lazy day when we can sleep in, putz around and just relax a little – and our kids are no different. However, when the dog days of summer come, some teens take that one “couch out” day and stretch it over an entire summer break. Here are some tips to combat summertime teen laziness and keep your teen active and engaged.

Three Fun and Easy Home-Made Playdough Recipes

dough I’m sure when we were kids one of our favorite things was playdough. It allows so much imagination and hours of creativity and fun. Playdough is still a favorite artistic medium of kids everywhere. Playdough can be used over and over again if kept in its container, or kids can let their creations dry and keep them.

You can find playdough in almost any store that sells toys. But it’s also very cheap and easy to make. You probably have everything you need to make at least one type of playdough in your kitchen cupboard. Some recipes are even edible. Here are three fun and simple ways to make playdough.

Spring has Sprung

Well the winter blues are lifting here in Eastern WA. The sun has been out for a few days and it seems that it is going to stay that way, this really makes me happy. BBQ has been used alot the last week one of my favorite things to do. So things are looking up on the weather front.

On the home front they are looking up to, Alin is back in school with no more limitations. The Neroligist gave him a clean bill of health and to watch his head since it may still be a little swollen. So just keeping an eye on that. He has offically become a teen, not wanting to be home out running around with his friends. I am glad he is having fun.

Six Frugal Ideas for a Special Father

Father’s Day will soon be here. You know you’d like to get him something nice, with money tight for us all maybe an expensive gift isn’t in the budget. These six frugal ideas for a special father are sure to make the father in your family feel loved and appreciated.

love-dad 1. Let the children make him a T-shirt with their handprints on it. The craft is very simple and your children will love the opportunity to create something special just for Dad. Find fabric paints in Dad’s favorite colors and purchase a 100% cotton T-shirt for each child to decorate. Put the fabric paint on a disposable plate and then have the children place their hands on the shirt. Follow washing instructions after the paint has dried. You may want to have the children sign and date the shirt so Dad can see how much the children have grown.

Do You Know Your Teen’s Friends?

teens-bonding We hope, as parents, that what we’ve taught our children will be the guiding force behind them as they become teenagers. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case, no matter how well we think we did. Before long, they begin to listen more to friends than to their parents. Do you know your teen’s friends, and why is it important that you do?

While it’s important to encourage your teens to have friendships with their own peers, it’s also wise to know who your teen’s friends are. How do you get to know them, however, when it seems like your teen is always on the go?

Color Mixing Experiments for Toddlers

Children love learning new and fun things, especially when they are using their hands. Do you remember how fascinating it was to mix colors as a child? Finding out that yellow and blue make green is a profound discovery for a young mind, and an important one. But in order to learn color mixing, it’s important to be able to see it in action.

Fortunately, there are many color mixing experiments that toddlers can do at home. And they are very inexpensive. Here are some to try.

Let Them Dig, Explore, Plant, and Play

Teaching your children to garden can be a wonderful experience for both you and them. Let’s face it, children love to dig and get their hands dirty. They may even like it more that you do. Why not let them dig, explore, plant, and play by setting aside a part of your garden that they can call their own.

Start out by inviting them to help you in your garden. Explain how to plant both seeds and seedlings, how deep to dig, and how to recognize weeds. Be sure to answer any questions they may have and tell them why you do the things you do.

Need to Get Closer to Your Teenager?

At a time when it seems like families are being torn apart, it’s important to get closer to your teenager. How on earth do you do that when they’re changing every day? The following ideas and tips may be just what you need to get closer to your teen and realize that they really are wonderful.

As pre-teens reach their teenage years, you may feel like you’re revisiting their toddler years. They try to run from you and assert their independence; however, now they’re not merely seeking independence but also learning about who they are and what they have to contribute to the world. Even though they run away, the will still come back – although it may not be permanent. That’s why it’s so important to get closer to your teen now while you still have time.

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