Pools are Stressful!
I wrote what I thought was a great post about my opinion on pools. I uploaded and poof it was gone. So I guess I’ll try again. Growing up we had a pool. It was fun. Summers were a blast. My house was...
View ArticleLong Summer
I’m at the point in the summer where my children are really starting to get a little wild. For the oldest one, he’s bored. Funny since we’ve been busy, so he shouldn’t be bored. Nonetheless, he tells...
View ArticleRelaxing by the Pool?!
I’ve been running around like a mad woman!!! I’m at swim lessons and everyone is in a class so I have a 30 minute block of time all to myself. Yippee! The problem is I’m so twisted up with energy that...
View ArticleShould he read this summer?
My 9 year old son refuses to read outside of school and especially during the summer – he’d rather be outside playing. Should I be making him read this summer? I worry that he’s getting further...
View ArticleMystery Meat, Part 2
Joe Sarmiento, aka @socalsalty, writes about why he pursues his life-long passion - fishing, and why it is important to him to share his experiences with his children. Joe points out some alarming...
View ArticleCrazy toes
Its been several weeks since I’ve taken my toenail polish off. I had bright red on my toes but the chlorine from the pool and the sand from the beach started to wear down the color and it was looking...
View ArticleFamily Vacation: Mother/Son Road Trip
Julie Henning embarks on a road trip adventure with only her boys, making this their first mother/son vacation. With this being a boy-oriented vacation, this road trip takes on a whole other dynamic....
View ArticleDealing With Change
Joe takes a guided salmon trip with his son before the summer ends, and school starts. The beginning of a new year is a nerve wrecking time for everyone, even the parents - Will he adjust in a new...
View ArticleSummer Safety Part 2
By Renee Martinez, Founder of Raising Boys World Keeping your home safe may seem daunting. From the looks of this article it could be a full-time job to have a safe home! Really, as with everything,...
View ArticleReady, Set, Summer! The Benefits of Boredom for Kids
School’s out! School’s out! Hooray! Kids around the country wait with bated breath for the long, sunny days of summer fun. They anticipate the fun, their spirits soar, and when summer finally arrives...
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