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Summer Goals, Routines Make for Kids’ Maximum Enjoyment, Your Sanity

July 9, 2018 by Pete Gilbert

Among my summer goals is getting my kids to fold and sort their own laundry. Seems like the next logical step, since a major goal my wife and I have for our kids is for them not to live under our roof forever.

Filed Under: parenting advice Tagged With: summer

girl blowing soap bubbles unscheduled summer

Unscheduled Summer Brings Some Shame, Some Boredom, Much Joy

May 23, 2018 by Tobin Walsh

just as I began to feel bad for my no-camp kids, I listened to your many plans a little closer. I hear exhaustion in your voice already. So once the shame subsides, I’m looking forward to an unscheduled summer around the house — together.

Filed Under: holidays, parenting styles Tagged With: extracurricular activities, summer, time management, vacation

ladder perspective

Does Your Family Need a Fresh Perspective? Try the Roof

August 9, 2017 by Vincent O'Keefe

Up on the roof, dad gains new perspective. He learns to savor the highs and never lose sight of the big picture of family life.

Filed Under: parenting advice, relationships Tagged With: behavior, moving, summer, teens / tweens, tips

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Swimming Pool Seasons with Kids: Heaven, Hell and All in Between

July 10, 2017 by Pete Gilbert

It’s important to remember to enjoy the swimming pool. Manage the hard parts. And always remember, all of this stuff beats a cold winter.

Filed Under: play Tagged With: summer, swimming

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Clash of Summer Plans for Dad, Daughter

July 13, 2016 by Seth Taylor

When teen daughter has summer plans only to sleep in, dad starts to question whether he failed her by not have mid-year adventures planned.

Filed Under: relationships Tagged With: growing up, humor, parental guilt, summer, teens / tweens, vacation

dad camp drawing

Dad Camp is Here: How One Father Plans for Summer with Kids

June 15, 2016 by Christopher Persley

There is no more exciting time of year than summer for an NYC father because their so much to do: concerts, sports, museums and … Dad Camp.

Filed Under: events, NYC Tagged With: summer

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