Summer Learning

By: Jolene Roehlkepartain
The familiar sound of “I’m boooored!” is bound to kick in at some point over the summer. But don’t despair! A bored kid often needs a jump-start with a new idea or a new activity. Consider these 10 secrets for shaking the boredom blues and getting kids excited about doing something. Read More >

By: Jolene Roehlkepartain
Have the summer doldrums hit your home yet? They usually do at some point. Kids start getting bored, and they start driving you crazy because they’re pestering you to come up with ideas that interest them. So how do you keep your kids busy in meaningful ways? Create a meaningful structure!

By: Jolene Roehlkepartian

True statement: If you give your child the choice of playing a video game or reading a book, the video game will win almost every time. Simple solution: Don’t give your kids those kinds of choices…

By: Jolene Roehlkepartian

School may be out, but challenging opportunities await all summer long! Parents can help kids avoid the summer slide by seeking out brain-boosting activities, and setting (and working with kids to meet) fitness and health goals…