A Common Sound of Summer

Do any of you have budding landscapers or gardeners?

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Summer Journals

Did you keep a diary as a child? This can be a fun tradition! Provide photos, stickers, and drawing supplies so that your child can see this as a personal treasure, not a chore.

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. . . and a time to REST

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Rare Treats

What are the rare treats at your house?

Let the fizzy party begin.

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Winding down the school year . . . .

Do you have a stash of school supplies (or a miniature version of Office Depot?!) at your house?

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Summer and electronics

Our feelings about children with electronics are well-documented. In short: we think the two should mix very rarely.

Sure, electronics (in small doses) can save us time and energy, and they can help keep us scheduled and organized. In short--let the electronics serve your family, not the other way around.

There is more competition than ever for your child's time and attention . Let's choose wisely!

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What gives you the wonders?

What amazing, hilarious, genius questions have your children asked lately?

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The Whole Point of it All

"I don’t believe there are devils enough in hell to pull a boy out of the arms of a godly mother." ~ Billy Sunday

 
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Celebrating Summer Modestly

"For we are God’s masterpiece . . . . " --Ephesians 2:10

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It's What We Were Made For

We were made for relationships!

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Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day from the Happily Parenting staff!

The Smell of a Good Book

It's one of our favorite sayings: set yourself up for SUCCESS. What's your favorite library? What summer programs do they have planned?

Don't neglect the treasure of your library this summer!

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Your Summer Story

What will you write in your family's summer story?

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Summer Workbooks

Have you ever used a summer "bridge" book? If you'd like recommendations, comment here, e-mail us, or visit our Facebook page to comment. Bridge books can be a valuable addition to your summer AND to your student's success in the coming school year.

We're happy to help!

 

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Booking Up Your Summer

Do you feel compelled to book up your whole summer, or are you okay with days of unscheduled free time?

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