Many parents count down the last days of school as they wait for the opportunity to spend some extra time with their kids during the summer. Some parents may also count down the days until school starts again.
Regardless of which group you fit into, most kids are home an extra 35 +/- hours a week during the summer. That's a whole lot of extra time at home.
Although summer break is nearly half over, it's not to late to be intentional about spending quality and quantity time with your kids. Obviously, not everyone has ample vacation days or funds to spend on their kids during the summer. However, spending quality time with your kids doing simple activities will create special memories that will last a lifetime.
Parents don't have to clean out their bank accounts to make special memories with their kids. There are so many activities that are free or cost very little. Here are a few ideas:
:: Camp outside under the stars - even if it's in your backyard.
:: Grab a fishing pole and head to a pond or lake.
:: What sport/activity does your child enjoy? Do it with him/her.
:: Cook a meal together.
:: Have lunch or dinner at a local park or lake.
:: Check out free local outdoor activities in your community.
:: Been to the zoo lately?
:: Go unplugged - play some board games, card games or "pictionary".
:: What kind of nature does your community offer? Go for a hike, spend time at the lake, or do
some rock climbing or head out on the bike trails.
:: Teach them a new skill. Do you know how to change a tire? Do laundry? Cook? Mow the
lawn? Sew? Play an instrument? Paint a portrait? Fix something? Take quality photos?
:: Give back - serve at a local soup kitchen or lend a hand to some elderly neighbors.
Time is a priceless commodity. When you invest it in your children, the returns are plentiful.
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