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Go Fly a Kite

Go Fly a Kite

Find the directions below to make your own kites. Have fun!

Got Zucchini?

Got Zucchini?

Would you believe that this recipe calls for zuchinni, AND it is delicious!? Look below for the recipe, and don't tell the kids the secret ingredient.

Go Outside and Play

Go Outside and Play

  It doesn't matter what you do, just enjoy the sunshine and run, laugh, and play!

Need Something to Do?

Need Something to Do?

Make your own sidewalk paint, the kids will love it! Find directions on the Fun Things to Do page.

Prepare Your Preschooler for Kindergarten

Prepare Your Preschooler for Kindergarten

This article, found below, gives some great tips for helping your child make the adjustment to kindergarten.

Have a Fun, Safe Summer!

Have a Fun, Safe Summer!

Check out the must-read article on summer safety from the Allentown-Bethlehem Safe Kid's Coalition, found below.

Learning About the Food We Eat

Learning About the Food We Eat

These Swain School students are running their restaurants and learning all about preparing and planning a healthy and well balanced meal. www.swain.org

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June Issue
Featured Articles...
Make Your Own Kite

Flying a kite is a classic summer time activity, and making your own is even more fun!

To make your own kite, you will need:

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The GREATEST Potato Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs

• 10 red potatoes

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup ranch dressing

• 2 large dill pickles,

finely...
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Summer Reading Corner, Ideas for Children and Adolescents

Welcome to The Reading Corner. Summer vacation is here for our children and The Reading Corner has some suggestions for you to try over the summer.

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Teacher's Corner, Teaching the Child WIth ADD/ADHD

Teachers can all relate to the challenges that come from teaching a student who has ADD/ADHD. Finding a workplace that minimizes distractions can seem...
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Enjoy Summer Fresh Fruits and Vegetables All Year Round

Few things taste as good as the first samples of fresh summer vegetables and fruit. Freezing your own produce offers a cost effective way to enjoy sum...
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Preparing Your Preschooler for Kindergarten

When a child turns five, it is a transitional period for both parents and the child. Five is an age of wonder and change. For most five year olds, the...
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Fun Facts, Summer Issue

Fleas can jump 130 times higher than their own height. In human terms this is equal to a 6 foot tall person jumping 780 feet into the air.

The world&...
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June Issue
New Articles...
Zucchini Chocolate Cake
 

This cake is beyond amazing!  Don’t let the ingredients throw you off, this is delicious and you can’t taste the zucchini ...
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How's Your Mommy Mojo?

So what is Mommy Mojo? Mommy Mojo in a nutshell is how mommies like you and I define, develop, and enrich who we were pre-baby. So many of us mommie...
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Be Crafty: Make Your Own Sidewalk Paint

Your child will love painting the sidewalk with this inexpen­sive, easy-to-make paint!

To make your own sidewalk chalk paint, you will need:

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What is Midwifery?

A friend expecting her second baby this coming October recently lamented to me in an e-mail:

...most of the women who go to OBs do not know - or
...
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Bringing Home Care Home: 2 Families Share Their Stories

It goes without saying that no parent ever expects or wants to need ongoing medical care for their child. For the families that have had to make carin...
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10 Tips for Building Better Relationships With Teens

1. Listen to what teens have to say – Pay attention to your body language and tone of voice, making sure that you are communicating an open pers...
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Still Loking for a Summer Camp?

As the school year winds down, parents are confronted with the question: How do we find a rewarding summer experience for our child that is safe, affo...
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Enjoy Summer...Safely!

Summer: The time of year when dinner discussions turn from homework to vacation planning, children rediscover the joys of splashing in the pool, and t...
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Summer Editorial

Just a few weeks ago, my husband and I took a trip to Italy for our nephew’s wedding. We stayed in Italy for just 6 short days, but we quickly l...
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OPPS! Oh the Funny Mistakes We Make!

Back to School...for Mom and Dad! Read over these ridiculous excuse notes and remember not to make these mistakes yourself this coming school year.

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