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17 ways to turn “I’m Bored” to BUSY.
Finding things to occupy those minds, hands and unlimited energy can be easy or frustrating. As with everything PLANNING makes it easier. Knowing the things that your child(ren) enjoy is 90% of the battle. I can give my 2 year old a dollar water bottle, sit on the porch and she’ll be entertained for a while. The 9 year old is always looking for something creative to do. These are some of the activities and methods I use so that I can hear that phrase a lot less. Most of these are for my oldest but of course you cant tell the little one she can’t participate, it will be…
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Summer camp: The good, the bad and the ugly.
With less than 2 weeks to go before schools out most parents have made their summer plans, but here’s to the few still making decisions. First things first, summer camp is a luxury that everyone can not afford. The average cost for summer camp in Atlanta is $230 a week! With 7 weeks out, that’s a mortgage payment. Luckily for some their are free programs out there, but more than likely those have been grabbed up by now. With free and low cost always remember you get what you pay for. Not to bash them all, because I’ve heard of some really good free programs. but I’ve also heard horror…