summer

30 Delicious & Healthy Homemade Popsicle Recipes and Tips from Inhabitots

By Inhabitots

Temperatures are skyrocketing this summer, and a fun way to keep kids hydrated and cool is by whipping up a batch of delicious homemade popsicles! » Read more

5 Reasons to Send Your Child to Arts Summer Camp

By MySummerCamps.com

Summer camp is a place where children and teens are able to explore, mature, and define their character. Kids learn to work together with others and communicate their thoughts and feelings in their own unique way. Arts summer camps help kids discover their voices and find vision and inspiration. » Read more

Spring Origami Basket

Are you looking for a cute project to do with your kids this spring?  This project is inexpensive and easy.  Your kids will love making their own origami baskets.  A few sheets of construction paper and a little patience are all you need to make this cute origami paper basket. It’s the perfect spring or summer project to do with your kids. Follow the video tutorial below. » Read more

Summertime Fun For Babies

It’s summertime.  Why should big kids get to have all the fun? Babies love the chance to get fresh air; and, there’s no better time to do it than in the summertime, when there’s plenty to see and do outdoors. » Read more

Summer 4th of July Activities for Kids

By Debbie Scaccio, Arts & Crafts Specialist

With July 4th rounding the corner, many families are getting prepared for BBQ's and fun activities. While the parents cook, the children can have some outdoor fun! Here are a few red, white, and blue summer activities you can do with your kids. » Read more

Swimmer’s Ear

Swimmer’s ear (the clinical term is otitis externa or acute external otitis) is a painful, inflamed infection of the ear canal that generally extends visibly to the outer portion of the ear. » Read more

Sunburn & Sun Safety Tips

You want your kids to have fun this summer but how can you keep them safe in the sun. Here are some of safety tips for having fun in the sun. Keep babies under the age of six months out of the sun. Babies have sensitive skin that is much thinner than adults. If your baby is under six months of age she should be kept out of direct sunlight. » Read more

Heading Off Summer Boredom

By Dr. Caron B. Goode, www.acpi.biz

Summer is a refreshing and wonderful time. School is out and frantic schedules blur into unstructured free time. For a while, this lack of routine is very relaxing. Then the relaxation gives way to boredom, and parents start wondering what in the world they are going to do with their kids all summer! » Read more

Summer Safety Tips For Children

By Nicole Dean, www.ShowMomtheMoney.com

Summer is a fun time, but it’s also a time when a lot of accidents happen. Here are some ways to keep your children safe this summer. Water safety If you have a pool or plan to be around the water at all, then make sure you’ve got all security devices in place. All gates must be locked, and alarms installed, especially if you have non-swimming children at home. » Read more