Show your kids how cool you are as a parent, and how much spending time with them means. Here are some fun and inexpensive ways that you and your child can have fun, together, this summer.
Read out loud: Visit the library or book store, and pick out a book together. Your kid will love the chance to have their book read to them, and it will give you a chance to spend time with them while doing so.
Have a water war: Especially fun in the dog days of July and August. Turn the sprinklers on, break out the squirt guns, and start filling water balloons. Run around and have a blast while staying cool!
Go bowling: Although bowling can be an expensive activity you can all the lanes ahead of time and ask if they have any summer specials (certain days may be cheaper). Additionally, many lanes are offering a “Kids Bowl Free” promotion. Click here for local info.
Volunteer together: Teach your child the importance of giving back to your community and to those less fortunate. There are always local charities that are happy let kids help out with adult supervision.
Start a garden: Have your kids help you till the soil, plant the seeds, water it, and weed it! Let them choose what to plant, flowers or vegetables or plants. Reap what you sow!
Go for a bike ride: Bicycle riding is a fun activity for the whole family. Experts suggest children ride on sidewalks and paths until they are at least 10 years old, show good riding skills and are able to follow the rules of the road. Helmets, of course, are a necessity for both children and adults.
Movie time: Many theaters offer weekday matinee specials. Some even offer summer “Dollar Days” during the summer.
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