summer

Tips to plan a late summer adventure

Few people would deny summer is a season of relaxation. But that familiar laid back vibe does not mean summer also can't be a time for adventure. The definition of an adventure depends on who does the defining. To some, an adventure may entail relaxing on a boat as it sways back and forth on a...

Tips to tend a garden in late summer

As summer winds down, long stretches of sunlight are dwindling and cooler temperatures are on the horizon. Gardening enthusiasts may wonder how they can manage their backyard gardens as the peak growing season comes to a close. People may not be eager to do much in their gardens come August,...

Positive adult role models benefit kids

Children begin learning about life early on from the people who surround them. From the earliest age, youngsters mimic their parents and look to caregivers to guide their development and demonstrate proper behavior. According to Words Alive, an organization inspiring a commitment to reading for...

What is the summer solstice and what's notable about this day?

June is a month to look forward to for a number of reasons. June is home to Father's Day; the end of the school year in many locales; vacations often take place in June; and the summer solstice occurs for people living in the northern hemisphere. The National Weather Service says the summer...

Great activities for kids come the dog days of summer

The arrival of summer is a momentous day for children. Summer means school is closed and weeks of rest, recreation and fun in the sun are on the schedule. Although summer may start off with a bang, it may not be too long before kids are uttering the dreaded, "I'm bored," leaving parents and...

The benefits of attending summer camp

Summer camp is something akin to a rite of passage for millions of youngsters each year. Many adults look back fondly on their experiences at summer camp, often crediting such times as formative periods in their lives. Summer camp benefits children in myriad ways. Recognition of the many advantages...

A summer camp timeline for families to follow

Midwinter may seem like an odd time for families to begin thinking about summer camp, but parents with a history of arranging summer camp experiences for their children know spots typically fill up long before the first day of spring. Many summer camps limit the number of campers they accept, so it...

Tricks for planning your summer getaway

Summer is a popular time of year. Boasting balmy temperatures and a relaxed atmosphere, summer can seem like a months-long vacation, even for those who spend time at home lounging around the pool or soaking up some late-afternoon rays on the patio. Even if life at home is a little more laid back in...

Families can make the most of summer's end

It seems like just yesterday people were heralding the arrival of summer. After many months of fickle weather, summer's warm temperatures and ample sunshine can be that hug from Mother Nature people need. But soon summer will be coming to an end, making room for apples, corn and pumpkin spice. Even...

5 athletes to keep an eye on at this summer's Olympic Games

Sports fans across the globe will be glued to their televisions this summer, when the historic city of Paris hosts the Olympic Games. Beginning with the Opening Ceremony on July 26, the 2024 Olympic Games is sure to feature awe-inspiring athletic accomplishments that mark the culmination of years...