http://s.huffpost.com/images/HuffingtonPost_250x20.png tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2012:/tag/parents-summer-fun Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/signe-whitson/summer-vacation_b_1534627.html 2012-05-22T10:20:08Z 2012-05-22T10:21:23Z Signe Whitson http://www.huffingtonpost.com/signe-whitson/ I refuse to let another "must," "ought" or "should" prevent me from savoring this brief window of opportunity that I have to enjoy time with my only-young-once daughters. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/parenting">Parenting</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-activities-for-kids">Summer Activities for Kids</a>, <a href="/tag/parenting-advice">Parenting Advice</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-activities">Summer Activities</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/playing-with-kids">Playing With Kids</a>, <a href="/tag/play">Play</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-vacation">Summer Vacation</a>, <a href="/parents">Parents News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/15/nate-smith-and-nick-smith_n_927187.html 2011-08-15T10:51:12Z 2011-08-15T11:59:32Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ Last Thursday night during a celebrity hockey game in Minnesota, 11-year-old Nick Smith was given the chance of a lifetime after purchasing a $10 raff... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/poll">Poll</a>, <a href="/tag/000-hockey-shot">000 Hockey Shot</a>, <a href="/tag/parents-summer-fun">Parents-Summer-Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/nick-smith">Nick Smith</a>, <a href="/tag/hockey-mix-up">Hockey Mix-Up</a>, <a href="/tag/twin-hockey-shot">Twin Hockey Shot</a>, <a href="/tag/hockey-goal">Hockey Goal</a>, <a href="/tag/nate-smith">Nate Smith</a>, <a href="/tag/50">$50</a>, <a href="/tag/video">Video</a>, <a href="/parents">Parents News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/14/backyard-camping-kids_n_924490.html 2011-08-14T12:42:33Z 2011-08-14T13:16:32Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ With the current state of the economy, many of us may be skipping big vacations or expensive outdoors trips this summer. But quality time with family ... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/kids-camping">Kids Camping</a>, <a href="/tag/video">Video</a>, <a href="/tag/family-travel-guides">Family Travel Guides</a>, <a href="/tag/great-american-backyard-campout">Great-American-Backyard-Campout</a>, <a href="/tag/seasonal-travel">Seasonal Travel</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/glamping">Glamping</a>, <a href="/tag/camping">Camping</a>, <a href="/tag/camping-kids">Camping Kids</a>, <a href="/tag/family-camping">Family Camping</a>, <a href="/tag/backyard-camping">Backyard Camping.</a>, <a href="/green">Green News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/monica-edinger/last-summer-reading_b_923215.html 2011-08-11T16:30:07Z 2011-08-11T16:30:54Z Monica Edinger http://www.huffingtonpost.com/monica-edinger/ I asked Betsy Bird, a New York City librarian, if she'd join me in suggesting a few final fun reads for summer. Here is a video featuring the two of us, a bunch of books, and the occasional baby sound effects. Enjoy! <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/book-news">Book News</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-reading">Summer Reading</a>, <a href="/tag/childrens-books">Children&#039;s Books</a>, <a href="/tag/kids-summer-reading">Kids Summer Reading</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-reading-advice">Summer Reading Advice</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-reading-suggestions">Summer Reading Suggestions</a>, <a href="/tag/childrens-summer-reading">Children&#039;s Summer Reading</a>, <a href="/tag/parents-summer-fun">Parents-Summer-Fun</a>, <a href="/parents">Parents News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/08/student-athletes-can-play_n_920983.html 2011-08-08T10:39:30Z 2011-08-08T10:39:30Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ CHICAGO -- Playing sports in hot, steamy weather is safe for healthy children and teen athletes, so long as precautions are taken and the drive to win... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/student-sports">Student Sports</a>, <a href="/tag/high-temperatures">High Temperatures</a>, <a href="/tag/heat-wave">Heat Wave</a>, <a href="/tag/teen-athletes">Teen Athletes</a>, <a href="/tag/summer">Summer</a>, <a href="/tag/teen-sports">Teen Sports</a>, <a href="/tag/heat">Heat</a>, <a href="/tag/sports-in-summer">Sports in Summer</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-sports">Summer Sports</a>, <a href="/tag/student-athletes">Student Athletes</a>, <a href="/education">Education News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/05/lemonade-stand-tips_n_919598.html 2011-08-05T15:30:00Z 2011-08-05T15:27:26Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ Some things are summer cliches for a reason.<br /> <br /> Lemonade stands aren't just a great way to embrace the August heat, but they can also teach your kid h... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/summer-activities">Summer Activities</a>, <a href="/tag/inc-magazine">Inc Magazine</a>, <a href="/tag/slidepollajax">Slidepollajax</a>, <a href="/tag/parents-summer-fun">Parents-Summer-Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/norm-brodsky">Norm Brodsky</a>, <a href="/tag/best-lemonade-stand-in-america-contest">Best Lemonade Stand in America Contest</a>, <a href="/tag/parenting">Parenting</a>, <a href="/tag/how-to-make-a-lemonade-stand">How to Make a Lemonade Stand</a>, <a href="/tag/lemonade-stand">Lemonade Stand</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-activities-for-kids">Summer Activities for Kids</a>, <a href="/parents">Parents News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/02/magic-tricks-for-kids_n_916614.html 2011-08-02T17:48:56Z 2011-08-04T07:20:06Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ For kids who have waited all year long for the welcome release from school books and lesson plans, a rainy day can be the ultimate summer bummer. Eve... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/magic">Magic</a>, <a href="/tag/family-fun">Family Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/easy-magic">Easy Magic</a>, <a href="/tag/card-tricks">Card Tricks</a>, <a href="/tag/rainy-days">Rainy Days</a>, <a href="/tag/tricks-for-kids">Tricks for Kids</a>, <a href="/tag/slidepollajax">Slidepollajax</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/parents-summer-fun">Parents-Summer-Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/child-activities">Child Activities</a>, <a href="/parents">Parents News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/03/alyson-schafer-what-to-do_n_917274.html 2011-08-03T12:33:04Z 2011-08-03T12:33:04Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ ... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/parents-summer-fun">Parents-Summer-Fun</a>, <a href="/home">Home News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cicily-janus/childrens-literature-advice_b_906352.html 2011-08-03T12:00:00Z 2011-08-02T19:46:30Z Cicily Janus http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cicily-janus/ I've taken it upon myself to pick out the books I believe to have the most universally sound parenting advice. The lessons learned in these books are powerful, making them worth a second read as an adult. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/kids-reading">Kids Reading</a>, <a href="/tag/childrens-books">Children&#039;s Books</a>, <a href="/tag/parenting-advice">Parenting Advice</a>, <a href="/tag/childrens-literature">Children&#039;s Literature</a>, <a href="/tag/kids-books">Kids Books</a>, <a href="/tag/childrens-reading-advice">Children&#039;s Reading Advice</a>, <a href="/tag/important-childrens-literature">Important Children&#039;s Literature</a>, <a href="/tag/childrens-literature-advice">Children&#039;s Literature Advice</a>, <a href="/tag/parents-summer-fun">Parents-Summer-Fun</a>, <a href="/parents">Parents News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tina-barseghian/beat-brain-drain_b_909244.html 2011-08-03T12:00:00Z 2011-08-02T19:43:54Z Tina Barseghian http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tina-barseghian/ School or no school, there's a world of learning opportunities for kids. Keep kids engaged in learning throughout the summer months with these enjoyable and educational apps and websites. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/kid-applications">Kid Applications</a>, <a href="/tag/apps-for-kids">Apps for Kids</a>, <a href="/tag/kid-apps">Kid Apps</a>, <a href="/tag/educational-games">Educational Games</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-learning">Summer Learning</a>, <a href="/tag/educational-computer-games">Educational Computer Games</a>, <a href="/tag/parents-summer-fun">Parents-Summer-Fun</a>, <a href="/parents">Parents News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/02/playing-video-games-with-your-kids_n_912740.html 2011-08-02T17:30:01Z 2011-08-02T19:27:29Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ If your kids have a Play Station or a Nintendo Wii, odds are at some point or another you've felt like nothing in the world could tear them away from ... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/fun-with-your-kids">Fun With Your Kids</a>, <a href="/tag/rainy-day-fun">Rainy Day Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/video-games-for-kids">Video Games for Kids</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/parents-summer-fun">Parents-Summer-Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/video-games">Video Games</a>, <a href="/tag/games-for-kids">Games for Kids</a>, <a href="/parents">Parents News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/03/summer-boredom_n_910107.html 2011-08-03T15:16:46Z 2011-08-02T19:21:19Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ Ah, summertime. Those long, lazy days of sleeping in, lounging around and generally taking it easy. Who doesn't look forward to the end of the school ... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/summer-ideas">Summer Ideas</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-activities">Summer Activities</a>, <a href="/tag/parents-summer-fun">Parents-Summer-Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/kids-activities">Kids Activities</a>, <a href="/tag/boredom-busters-for-kids">Boredom Busters for Kids</a>, <a href="/tag/car-games">Car Games</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-vacation">Summer Vacation</a>, <a href="/parents">Parents News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/01/zein-odeh-schools-out-one_n_915555.html 2011-08-01T18:42:57Z 2011-08-01T18:42:57Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ ... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/home">Home News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/01/sara-winter-school-is-out_n_915553.html 2011-08-01T18:42:02Z 2011-08-01T18:42:02Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ ... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/home">Home News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laura-bornfreund/thinking-outside-the-sand_b_915498.html 2011-08-01T17:55:35Z 2011-08-01T17:55:39Z Laura Bornfreund http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laura-bornfreund/ Students regress about a month during summer break. But for children from low-income families, it can be even more, especially when it comes to reading growth. And over time, this phenomenon snowballs. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/early-childhood-education">Early Childhood Education</a>, <a href="/tag/low-income-families">Low Income Families</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries">Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-learning-loss">Summer Learning Loss</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/education">Education News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/01/get-your-child-offline-and-outdoors_n_906697.html 2011-07-01T10:38:54Z 2011-07-27T11:55:05Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ The average American kid practically lives plugged in.<br /> <br /> That's not an exaggeration, either. A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation estimates kids ... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/outdoor-activities">Outdoor Activities</a>, <a href="/tag/outside-games">Outside Games</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/parents-summer-fun">Parents-Summer-Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/tweens">Tweens</a>, <a href="/tag/offline">Offline</a>, <a href="/tag/outdoors">Outdoors</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-activities-for-kids">Summer Activities for Kids</a>, <a href="/tag/unplugged-fun">Unplugged Fun</a>, <a href="/parents">Parents News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/01/surviving-a-family-road-trip_n_906753.html 2011-07-01T11:02:23Z 2011-07-27T11:53:17Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ Planning for a family road trip can feel like planning for a major military operation -- all that laundry and packing, plus all those lists and tasks,... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/family-traditions">Family Traditions</a>, <a href="/tag/road-trips">Road Trips</a>, <a href="/tag/family-travel">Family Travel</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/parents-summer-fun">Parents-Summer-Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/day-trips">Day Trips</a>, <a href="/tag/family-vacations">Family Vacations</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-vacation">Summer Vacation</a>, <a href="/parents">Parents News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/01/family-vacation-ideas_n_909729.html 2011-07-01T12:05:52Z 2011-07-27T11:51:11Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ What tween wants to go on a family vacation when she could stay home and text her pals? Not to mention, avoid the sheer humiliation of being seen with... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/family-vacations-ideas">Family Vacations Ideas</a>, <a href="/tag/teens">Teens</a>, <a href="/tag/teen-vacation-ideas">Teen Vacation Ideas</a>, <a href="/tag/parents-summer-fun">Parents-Summer-Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/vacations-for-tweens">Vacations for Tweens</a>, <a href="/tag/tweens">Tweens</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-vacations">Summer Vacations</a>, <a href="/tag/vacations-for-the-family">Vacations for the Family</a>, <a href="/parents">Parents News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/01/top-teen-summer-movies_n_909063.html 2011-07-01T15:46:58Z 2011-07-25T17:41:29Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ Before Zac Efron and the stars of "Twilight" glued tweens and teens to their iPads -- before these heartthrobs could even walk, existed a generation o... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/favorite-summer-movies">Favorite Summer Movies</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-movies">Summer Movies</a>, <a href="/tag/movie-trailer">Movie Trailer</a>, <a href="/tag/teen-movies">Teen Movies</a>, <a href="/tag/teens">Teens</a>, <a href="/tag/parents-summer-fun">Parents-Summer-Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-kids-movies">Summer Kids Movies</a>, <a href="/tag/tweens">Tweens</a>, <a href="/tag/movies-for-summer">Movies for Summer</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-movie-classics">Summer Movie Classics</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-classics">Summer Classics</a>, <a href="/tag/slidepollajax">Slidepollajax</a>, <a href="/parents">Parents News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/01/chicago-scene-boat-party-_n_888867.html 2011-07-01T15:01:43Z 2011-07-01T15:52:01Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ The Chicago Scene Boat Party, a shindig "consistently voted the wettest and wildest event of the summer" according to its organizers, had better hope ... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/sunburn">Sunburn</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-parties">Chicago Parties</a>, <a href="/tag/lousy-bureaucrats">Lousy Bureaucrats</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-scene-boat-party">Chicago Scene Boat Party</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-beaches">Chicago Beaches</a>, <a href="/tag/party-boats">Party Boats</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/red-tape">Red Tape</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-around-town">Chicago Around Town</a>, <a href="/tag/ted-widen">Ted Widen</a>, <a href="/tag/drinking">Drinking</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-nightlife">Chicago Nightlife</a>, <a href="/chicago">Chicago News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gever-tulley/dangerous-things_b_881559.html 2011-06-22T08:38:29Z 2011-06-22T08:47:48Z Gever Tulley http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gever-tulley/ How did you spend your summer vacation as a kid? Roaming your town with your friends, catching fireflies, sneaking into a movie, swimming in the local quarry, taking the L-train down to watch a Cubs game? <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/slidepollajax">Slidepollajax</a>, <a href="/tag/dangerous-things">Dangerous Things</a>, <a href="/tag/children">Children</a>, <a href="/tag/childrens-books">Children&#039;s Books</a>, <a href="/tag/childrens-activities">Children&#039;s Activities</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-kid-activities">Summer Kid Activities</a>, <a href="/tag/licking-batteries">Licking Batteries</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-activities">Summer Activities</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/darell-hammond/outdoor-activities-for-kids_b_869399.html 2011-06-01T08:19:08Z 2011-06-01T08:20:13Z Darell Hammond http://www.huffingtonpost.com/darell-hammond/ Summer should be a time for roaming, discovering and running outside -- but unfortunately, for all too many kids, more free time means more screen time and more structured activities. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/healthy-living">Healthy Living</a>, <a href="/tag/healthy-living-body">Healthy Living Body</a>, <a href="/tag/summer">Summer</a>, <a href="/tag/play">Play</a>, <a href="/tag/children">Children</a>, <a href="/tag/neighborhoods">Neighborhoods</a>, <a href="/tag/playgrounds">Playgrounds</a>, <a href="/tag/slidepollajax">Slidepollajax</a>, <a href="/tag/outdoor-activities-for-kids">Outdoor Activities for Kids</a>, <a href="/tag/parenting">Parenting</a>, <a href="/tag/childrens-health">Children&#039;s Health</a>, <a href="/tag/outdoors">Outdoors</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/healthy-kids">Healthy Kids</a>, <a href="/tag/parents-childrens-healthy-lifestyle">Parents-Childrens-Healthy-Lifestyle</a>, <a href="/healthy-living">Healthy Living News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/28/free-summer-events-in-los-angeles_n_868244.html 2011-05-28T22:18:50Z 2011-05-28T22:19:56Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ These upcoming free events are cool ways to enjoy summer in Los Angeles without having to worry about burning a hole in your wallet. <br /> <br /> MUSIC<br /> KCRW... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/la-around-town">La Around Town</a>, <a href="/tag/los-angeles-summer-events">Los Angeles Summer Events</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-concerts">Summer Concerts</a>, <a href="/tag/free-los-angeles">Free Los Angeles</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-theatre">Summer Theatre</a>, <a href="/tag/parents-summer-fun">Parents-Summer-Fun</a>, <a href="/los-angeles">Los Angeles News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/charles-howard/give-the-children-music-i_b_828468.html 2011-02-26T10:53:04Z 2011-02-26T13:55:55Z Charles Howard http://www.huffingtonpost.com/charles-howard/ They try to create a space where our kids can tell their stories and maybe start to dream and believe that their stories don't have to be tragedies. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/education">Education</a>, <a href="/tag/philadelphia">Philadelphia</a>, <a href="/tag/hip-hop">Hip Hop</a>, <a href="/tag/music">Music</a>, <a href="/tag/impact-news">Impact News</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/impact">Impact News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jodi-lipper-and-cerina-vincent/find-time-for-summer-fun_b_658674.html 2010-07-25T19:13:25Z 2010-07-25T19:13:25Z Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jodi-lipper-and-cerina-vincent/ Find Time for Summer Fun<br /> By Jodi Lipper & Cerina Vincent<br /> <br /> Our upcoming book Live Like a Hot Chick is all about finding balance between work and play. ... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/cerina-vincent">Cerina Vincent</a>, <a href="/tag/multitasking">Multitasking</a>, <a href="/tag/how-to-relax">How to Relax</a>, <a href="/tag/harper-collins">Harper Collins</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-parties">Summer Parties</a>, <a href="/tag/jodi-lipper">Jodi Lipper</a>, <a href="/tag/how-to-eat-like-a-hot-chick">How to Eat Like a Hot Chick</a>, <a href="/tag/live-like-a-hot-chick">Live Like a Hot Chick</a>, <a href="/tag/summer-fun">Summer Fun</a>, <a href="/tag/how-to-love-like-a-hot-chick">How to Love Like a Hot Chick</a>, <a href="/healthy-living">Healthy Living News</a></p>