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Summer Camp Plan? Make One Now, NYC Parents

January 29, 2019 by APW

Time to hunker down and figure out your child’s summer camp plan before the best (or most affordable) options in and around NYC are filled up.

Filed Under: events, NYC Tagged With: summer, summer camp, vacation

Honea Summer School

First Day of School Quickly Crushes Summer Spirit

August 8, 2018 by Whit Honea

The first day of a new school year is here across America, but not everyone is ready for summer to end (and it isn’t just the kids).

Filed Under: education Tagged With: aging parent, back to school, growing up, summer, teens / tweens

baby on beach clapping

Summer Goals Help Kids Have Fun, Keep Parents Sane

July 9, 2018 by Pete Gilbert

Among my summer goals: getting my kids to do their own laundry. Seems logical since I don’t plan for my kids to not live with me forever.

Filed Under: National, parenting advice Tagged With: goals, humor, play, screen time, sleep, summer, time management, tips

unscheduled summer girl blowing bubbles

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: National, parenting styles Tagged With: extracurricular activities, holidays, overparenting, 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

swimming pool dad with kids on shoulders

Swimming Pool Summer with Kids: The Best, Worst of Times

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: relationships Tagged With: humor, outdoors, play, summer, swimming

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