Ideas for Summer Family Fun

Jun 30, 2014 by Jim and Jerolyn Bogear

 

Recently, some girlfriends and I were discussing the motivationless days of summer. Yes, I just made up a new word. But it fits. You know what I’m talking about. Kids are out of school. The days are too hot. All you want to do is go to the pool with a good book or hit the golf course. It’s the time for vacations, 4^th of July, and fun in the sun. And after the winter that most of our nation had this year, the pull towards sunshine and ice cream is even greater.

So how should we face our summertime with our children? They have the same temptations being away from the structure of school that we have. We, as parents, need to model how to remain productive while enjoying some of the perks of summer.

Here are a few thoughts on a fun, memory-building summer:

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