All Posts Tagged With: "Time for Fun"
Richard Louv, author of “Last Child in the Woods,” on ending nature-deficit disorder
Our children are nature deprived. The reasons for this are many: fear of stranger danger, fear of what lurks in the wilderness, too little time, too little access.
I recently read “Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder,” a national bestseller by author Richard Louv, and immediately mounted my own campaign [...]
29Jul2009 | | 4 comments | Continued
10 Green Tips For Kids This Summer
Stand for Less, a green organization in San Diego, has put together these 10 easy tips to help your kids do their part to protect the environment this summer. Teach your kids they can use LESS to do more for our Earth.
1. Teach your kids the importance of recycling. Put bottles and cans [...]
24Jul2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
Help your kids stay smart this summer
How do teachers make sure their kids keep learning during the summer? We asked some veteran educators to share their secrets to success; here are two ideas that are certain to work in your home.
Sarah McNary, who teaches at La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, recommends that parents take their children on summer [...]
7Jul2009 | | 2 comments | Continued
Family-friendly staycation ideas for San Diego County
As we celebrate the birth of our nation, let’s not forget that San Diego County has a rich history of its own. Here are three family-friendly staycation ideas that celebrate our history.
No-cost: Take a hike through Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve
Surrounded by a mass of humanity and minutes from two of San Diego’s busiest freeways, [...]
30Jun2009 | | 1 comment | Continued
More summer fun ideas from teachers who are parents, too
Looking for ideas to keep your kids smart and satisfied this summer? Here are great suggestions from veteran educators who are also parents that are guaranteed to help you and your kids make the most out of your time together this summer.
Alex Kajitani, an Algebra teacher from Mission Middle School in Escondido, is this [...]
24Jun2009 | | 1 comment | Continued
Great summer fun ideas from teachers who are parents, too
Summer always begins with such promise, time to spend with your kids doing all those great activities you don’t seem to have time for during the crush of the school year. But somehow time seems to get away from us and our kids spend way too much time with their favorite electronic diversions.
Here are two [...]
17Jun2009 | | 3 comments | Continued
Family-friendly beaches in San Diego County that parents and kids will love
San Diego County is awash with beaches that are perfect for families with tiny tots and teens and every age in between.
These five beaches have been kid tested and (smart) mom approved. I only include beaches with surf suitable for kids, lifeguards (seasonal), clean restrooms and parking (remember to get there early during busy summer [...]
2Jun2009 | | 4 comments | Continued
Five San Diego County parks that are family-friendly and fun
Summertime is meant for turning off the TV and electronic toys and heading outside. Here are five fantastic San Diego County parks that you and your kids will love to fold into your staycation plans.
In central San Diego, Balboa Park and Mission Bay Park are the hands down favorites for kids.
Balboa Park has great [...]
2Jun2009 | | 2 comments | Continued
Smart and safe swimming pool tips for summer
Swimming pool safety can make the difference between pool fun and tragedy.
For children between 1 to 14, drowning is the second-most common cause of accidental death. Safe Kids USA, a child safety advocacy group, reports that 280 children under 5 years old drown every year in swimming pools across the country.
The Pool Safety Council, a [...]
22May2009 | | 1 comment | Continued
End-of-the-year class parties that kids, teachers and parents will love
Planning an end-of-the-year class party but short on ideas? Here are some fresh ones from Such A Smart Mom and some of her party-planning pals.
Keep it simple
It’s tempting to knock yourself out for a class party, especially ones that mark a milestone, such as the end of kindergarten. Remember, it pays to keep it simple. [...]
21May2009 | | 2 comments | Continued
