10 Summer Activities That Are Boredom Killers

Moms – Ashley Wehrli

The summer is here, and this is usually a child’s favorite part of the year. School is out, and they are ready to have fun and lots of adventures. However, school may be out, but usually, mom and dad still have to work. This means that children are often left to their own devices to have some fun and by the time mom and dad are done work, they are pretty bored with life, and they have gone through all the activities they could think of. That is why mom now needs to think of some fun activities to battle this boredom.

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Pediatricians’ group: All school kids, staff should continue to wear masks

Medical X-Press – Staff Writer

That guidance runs counter to recommendations released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this month: Those guidelines said teachers and students who are vaccinated can enter schools without masks, while the unvaccinated should continue to wear them to protect themselves against the coronavirus.

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7 Playground Safety Tips For Kids

Moms – Megan Glosson

Kids love playing outdoors, especially on playgrounds. The time climbing, sliding, and swinging can be great for their motor skills, and it can also benefit their health and wellness. Unfortunately, playgrounds can also be dangerous if kids don’t follow basic safety standards during outdoor play. Luckily, these safety tips can help kids stay safe while they have fun on the playground.

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Kids’ sleep: Check in before you switch off

Medical X-Press – Staff Writer

The struggle to get your child to go to sleep and stay asleep is something most parents can relate to. Once the bedtime battle is over and the kids have finally nodded off, many parents tune out as well. But University of South Australia researcher Professor Kurt Lushington is calling for parents to check on their small snoozers before switching off.

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Here’s What You Need To Know About Kids And Homesickness, According To Experts

Romper – Jennifer Parris

There are some kids who can barely wait to unbuckle themselves from the backseat of the car and bound for the bus headed for summer camp, bursting with excitement at the thought of spending a summer away from their parents. And then, there’s your kid, who’s clinging and crying at the thought of having to leave you. Dealing with a child who’s suffering from homesickness isn’t easy, but there are some surprising benefits to those all-too-heavy feelings.

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