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Spring and Summer Parenting

]]> With springtime come outdoor activities in the northern United where I live.  In other parts of the country, it’s already warm, even hot, so you’ve been enjoying the out-of-doors for some time.  In other countries and the Southern Hemisphere, your activities with your children may vary, but you still might find something of interest in the suggestions below.

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 Encourage youngsters to go outdoors if there are safe areas around your home.  If not, see about taking them to a park , a nearby hiking area or national forest.

 Take walks around the neighborhood.  See how everything around you is changing with the seasons.  This also is an activity to engage in other seasons; compare and contrast what you find in each.

 Take weather observations from your home and keep a chart.  Research different types of weather, how clouds form, what causes the weather you’re experiencing, and even find some weather experiments to do.

 See if there is a nature center within easy distance from your home.  Plan a visit there and make it a half or full day’s outing, complete with picnic lunch.

 Do you have hiking trails near you?  Perhaps you live in the country and have places to hike right on your own property or the neighborhood.  We live on the edge of town, and the area around our home is wooded with trails over abandoned, overgrown  roads. These provide perfect places to hike and explore.

 Build a fort or shelter in your yard or on your property.  We live on 3 wooded acres.  The grandchildren have, for years, built forts or hiding places there, by themselves and with their friends.

 Children often enjoy camping out in the yard, or even on a porch, when the weather is welcoming.  My grandson pitched a tent on the deck last year.  He often used it as his get-away during the day, as well as sleeping there at night.

 What spring and summer activities do you engage in with the youngsters in your life?

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Spring and Summer Parenting

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/spring-and-summer-parenting/feed/ 0 A Handy List Of Local Events For Diabetics http://www.blisstree.com/articles/a-handy-list-of-local-events-for-diabetics-78/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/a-handy-list-of-local-events-for-diabetics-78/#comments Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:49:43 +0000 Kendra James, RN http://www.diabetesnotes.com/a-handy-list-of-local-events-for-diabetics/ Post from: Blisstree

A Handy List Of Local Events For Diabetics

]]> adaevnts.jpgFor all of my US friends here at Diabetes Notes, I just wanted to let you know about a pretty cool feature on the American Diabetes Association website. There is an area Community, Workplace and Local Events that allows you to plug in your zipcode or City and State to find local happenings that you can choose to be a part of.

Whether it’s a black tie gala, a walk, a golf tournament, or a group in your area that can help you manage your diabetes, find out the latest about what’s happening where you live.

You will be surprised at how much is going on in the area that you live. My mom actually sent the link to me and it is a great idea. They even offer ways to start fund raisers, group walks and school time awareness activities.

hat tip to Barbs, my mom!

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A Handy List Of Local Events For Diabetics

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