Plus, nine ways to stay cool in this brutal heat.
Parenting tips, tools + news
July 8, 2024
Have you've ever been tempted to kick over a classroom-themed display at Target in July? This rallying call by a mom who
just wants a minute to enjoy the fuh-reaking summer
is for you!
Or maybe your
gentle parenting approach is being tested
by kids complaining of summertime boredom? Our
roundup of road trip movies the whole family will love
will at least get you through this week.
Happy summer, parents.
—
Kristin Leong, senior editor
Road trip movies the whole family will love
Hit the open road, seas or sky and enjoy the adventure with these fun family films.
It's movie night! ►
The collateral damage of gentle parenting
Could this sweet approach to child-rearing do more harm than good?
Hanging on for dear life ►
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Let me enjoy the fuh-reaking summer
This mom refuses to be rushed back to school and we are here for it.
The No. 2 pencils can wait ►
Climate play helps bridge a tough topic
KidsQuest Children’s Museum teaches kids about climate change through play.
Future stewards of the earth ►
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3 things to do with kids this week
It's a scorcher out there! Chill out with these
nine cool ideas for beating the heat
.
Thrill the kids with a trip to the
biggest bounce house they have ever seen
at this awesome pop-up event.
Stay cool indoors on the ice while gliding around on
ultra-fun ice bumper cars
.
MORE EVENTS THIS WEEK ►
New reel alert: Bounce The City
Head to our Instagram page to check out this paradise of inflatables that just landed in our area.
You've got to see it to believe it ►
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