In Direct Sales- Your Summer Preparation Checklist by Jane Deuber
... Start planning your kids' summer schedule now as some of these programs fill up fast and can vary considerably in price. 2. Have a Summer Fun Meeting with your family. Create three lists of things to do during the summer. One list of projects to do with mom, dad or the whole family; another list of fun things to do when a friend is over; and one last list of things your child can do on her own. Plan to have all you need on hand by picking up the right summer supplies the next time you go to ...

Finding The Perfect Christmas Gifts by Celia Namart
... One more thing, it is very important that if you shop for kids you should start with them, the main reason is that if you are shopping for the kids and you will get a good gift it does no longer matter what you get the parents, if you managed to make the kids happy, your hit your home run. The other reason for shopping for the kids gifts first is that this may become a large part of your expenses, so its better to have it out of the way first and then run the calculator once again and ...

Secrets from the Classroom: Avoiding Summer Learning Loss by Rob Stringer
... In the store or using fliers at your house, have your kids estimate the differences in prices. Which brands are better deals? Use a calculator, or do "mental math". Shopping in any store also is also a great time to practice handling money skills such as counting change. Family Trips. Going on a vacation? Have your kids read brochures or go online to learn about things to see or do (reading). Using pen and paper or even a spreadsheet, give them a budget and see if they can plan meals, ...

Getting Your Children Ready for School by Chick Moorman
... Turn off the television and video games and have a set time for the whole family to feed their brain. In fact, model learning year round, even through the summer months. This will set the stage for homework. A study time can be a logical extension of the learning time you have in your home. Give your kids every opportunity to be ready for school this year. Head to the mall or department store with your list of needed items, and remember to add to your list the suggestions above.

Back to School Savings by Cheryl Johnson
... I love my kids, but don't love those long summer days playing referee to numerous sibling conflicts between three teens and one pre-teen, each individually determined to have the day go their way. Two and a half months later I'm ready to all but push them out the door to go back to school! But really, I have to congratulate the kids. That no-one suffered severe injury during all that head butting is truly a miracle! Safely surviving the summer, they now get ready to bravely walk the halls ...

Water Wise by Michelle Hancock
... Check Your ChildDid you know active kids lose at least eight cups (2 L) of water daily and are more at risk of dehydration because they must often be reminded to drink? When outdoors or active, children should sip water every 15 to 20 minutes. Recognize the SignsBy the time you’re thirsty, you are already dehydrated and have lost at least two cups of your total body composition. Guzzle greatly–in fact, drink beyond your thirst because the thirst mechanism shuts off before your body’s needs ...

Love, Uncles, and Etymology by Arnold Romanofski
... One summer the entire family was visiting grandma and grandpa’s house. All the children were there, and I was ready for my performance. “Unbelievable,” I cried out, “There’s a rampike in the yard!” I like to make a big, dramatic, production out of everything educational like my Uncle Steve used to do. “Look, there it is—the rampike—right outside our window!” “Oh no, here we go again, Uncle Brad,” Laurel said, rolling her eyes. “What’s a rampike?” asked Andrew.