 Parents can help their children have more success in life and in school, by investing the time to teach them how to set and reach goals. One day it might be the goal of earning a college scholarship; today the challenge might be being ready when the school bus comes. Think of it as a time investment. Break the task process into baby steps. You are teaching your child the fundamentals as they accomplish a step by step process of skill building.
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 Road 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 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.
First, brainstorm ideas. Sit down with a map and determine areas of interest. Get on the Internet and explore possible adventures.
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 Summer 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!"
Parent and Child Family Fun and Games Resources Center
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 Are you and your family off to the beach or pool this summer? Find that great water proof beach bag with lots of pockets or get a new one. You can even make your own as a family craft activity using plastic trash bag, duct tape and cord. Once you have the bag, you will need to research the beach, pool and surrounding areas.
Once safety research is completed, you will need to go over safety tips with your child. The beach and the pool are can be excellent place to build those special moments with your family. It will take some preplanning. Most of all, you will want to make certain that your loved ones are safe.
Parent Packing List Day For A Day At The Beach
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 During 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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Summer Art Decorate your Bike Make A Flag
Most Americans will be attending a parade as part of their Independence Day celebration.
 If your bicycle is going to the parade or you will be in the parade, we've provided supply lists and how to steps to turn bicycles, tricycles, and golf carts into a red, white and blue mobile display.
Flag making is an excellent way to celebrate a special occasion during the summer. The next activity lesson from the Resource Center is how to make your own flag. Great fun for the entire family.
Bicycle Decoration Materials
• Red crepe paper streamers
• White crepe paper streamers
• Blue crepe paper streamers
• Scissors
• Tape
• Bicycle, tricycle, golf cart or wagons make wonderful mini floats
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Independence Day Art Activity For 4th of July
 Parent Tips Independence Day July 4th For Kids and Family You and your child can create red, white, and blue masterpiece as part of your family celebration preparation.
Personal Paper Fireworks Display
MATERIALS NEEDED 1. White paper
2. Crayons of various colors, one must be black
3. Paper Clip or used up Pen
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