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Share An Easter Joke Or Two And Be The Funny Bunny
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V Steams and Sitz Baths and Benefits, Oh My: 4 Critical...
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5 Rules for Safe Co-Sleeping
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BECOMING INVOLVED IN YOUR CHILD’S LEARNING
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12 Awesome Additions To Your Last Minute Back To School List
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Post Vacation Blues And 8 Ways To Stop It
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5 Tips to Ensure You Never Forget Your Baby in the...
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Why Behavioral Health in Children is Important
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Got a Kiddo Who Doesn’t Love to Read? 10 Awesome Gift...
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Surviving a Science Fair Project in 3 Easy StepsÂ
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Relax, Rejuvenate & Revive With Akasha Meditation
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Top 7 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in the USA
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Predicting Pre-Term Birth
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Beat the Summer Slide: Keep Learning and Development Alive with These...
Introduction
When the school year wraps up, there is no reason for learning and development to come to a halt. During the summer months, kids can become easily distracted and lose their focus on learning and developing, so it's important to find ways to keep them motivated and engaged. To help beat the summer slide, try out some of these 7 fun and educational activities to keep small kids learning and developing over the summer.
Many parents worry about the potential for summer learning loss, which can lead to a setback in the upcoming school year. But that doesn't mean you should sacrifice outdoor playtime or summertime fun! You can find easy ways to keep your kids learning while still allowing them the freedom to relax and enjoy themselves. With a little creativity and a few simple activities, you can help your kids stay focused and continue to learn and develop all summer long.
From hands-on activities that allow for creative exploration, to outdoor scavenger hunts and more, these activities are sure to keep kids engaged and interested in learning and growing throughout the summertime. So let's get started!
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Homemade Slow Cooker Yogurt
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12+ Game Night Games The Whole Family Will Love
Game night games - will they bring our family closer together?
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​​Getting Kids to Read More for Fun—7 Tempting Ideas!
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A Letter to my (older) Adopted Child
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