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Create a Bucket List of Summer Activities for Kids · 5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.

• 0:31
  SPEAKER_00: Welcome to another episode of 5-Minute Parenting.
• 0:36
  SPEAKER_00: Because school will be out soon and you'll be facing summer break with your kids.
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  SPEAKER_00: I'm going to give you a few ideas.
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  SPEAKER_00: Start making that list of ideas and activities for your child because it's probably going to be a week or two and your child's going to say, Mom, I'm bored.
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  SPEAKER_00: So here are some ideas to put on your list.
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  SPEAKER_00: One is encourage them to try a new sport.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's a great time, whether it's surfing, joining a local baseball game, some kind of physical activity where they can get exercise and meet new friends.
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  SPEAKER_00: Another possibility, which will include the whole family, is planning a road trip or day trips.
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  SPEAKER_00: You could take a trip to a nearby city, state parks, or theme parks.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's just a great way to spend quality time with the family and include all ages.
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  SPEAKER_00: Another one is to encourage your kids to enjoy reading and creative writing.
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  SPEAKER_00: You could visit your local library to discover new books or join a summer reading program, which a lot of libraries have, and sometimes they offer some pretty neat prizes at the end.
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  SPEAKER_00: You could also have your child give your child a journal and encourage them to write short stories or start a blog.
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  SPEAKER_00: And that will help their communication skills.
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  SPEAKER_00: Another thing is to get creative with arts and crafts.
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  SPEAKER_00: They could do their own DIY project.
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  SPEAKER_00: They could take a cooking class or do a craft, even gardening, which will offer creative outlets and practical life skills that can be useful for years to come.
• 2:17
  SPEAKER_00: If your child's a teen and old enough to work, they could take on a summer job.
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  SPEAKER_00: They could work at a local cafe, bookstore, or even start a small online business to earn money.
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  SPEAKER_00: That will give them a head start and teach them some skills about managing money and managing people.
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  SPEAKER_00: Embrace outdoor adventures.
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  SPEAKER_00: Summer is a great time for outdoor adventures, from hiking to camping to engaging with nature.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's a break from the digital world.
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  SPEAKER_00: We want our kids to get outside.
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  SPEAKER_00: They've been in school all year and they need to be outside, fishing, biking, even a simple picnic at a local park.
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  SPEAKER_00: Another thing you could encourage your child to do is to learn about a different culture or learn a different language.
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  SPEAKER_00: It could be an exciting, enriching activity.
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  SPEAKER_00: You could explore local museums, attend cultural festivals, or join online classes.
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  SPEAKER_00: So try to create some fun memories as a family and whatever's age appropriate for your child.
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  SPEAKER_00: And last of all, your child might help volunteer at a charity or animal shelter, giving back to the communities a fulfilling activity that can make a huge difference.
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  SPEAKER_00: Teens can volunteer at a local charity or animal shelter, or even organize a bake sale to raise money for a good cause.
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  SPEAKER_00: It will also help their personal growth and develop empathy and understanding in your child.
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  SPEAKER_00: So I encourage you, make your own list or have your child also help make a list of what they would like to do this summer.
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  SPEAKER_00: There are just so many possibilities.
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  SPEAKER_00: There are also a lot of classes offered at your you at the local YMCA and perhaps even some summer activities at their school.