
{"id":7952,"date":"2016-08-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/6-fun-ways-to-cure-summer-boredom\/"},"modified":"2016-08-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-08-04T00:00:00","slug":"6-fun-ways-to-cure-summer-boredom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/es\/6-fun-ways-to-cure-summer-boredom\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Fun Ways to Cure Summer Boredom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6007\" src=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_142789042.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_142789042\" width=\"625\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_142789042.jpg 625w, https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_142789042-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your family is at all like mine, the first two weeks of summer were fantastic. You rocked it as a parent and had an almost unlimited list of activities to keep your children entertained, engaged and learning all summer long. Keeping kids healthy and active is one of the top priorities for The OrganWise Guys and Together Counts\u2122 program.<\/p>\n<p>Now here we are, heading towards the end of summer break for most of us and wondering what happened to that list. How is it possible that every single item on your list of well-intentioned activities has either been completed or vetoed by your children? How is it that you spent hours putting that list together but it seems as though it took your lovely children only minutes to move through it?<\/p>\n<p>Sigh, what\u2019s a mom to do? I say we do what we tell our children to do, get back up on our horses and ride once again (hey, I\u2019m giving myself the pep talk here as well).<\/p>\n<p>Here are some suggestions to help beat summer boredom and keep your kids (and you) sane (and learning, and all that other good stuff).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/national.macaronikid.com\/\"><strong>Macaroni Kid<\/strong><\/a>\u2013 This website is my go to site for everything local. Macaroni Kids has even created a free summer events Facebook Page specifically for my town. There is a good chance your town has one as well. We\u2019ve found free movies, races, dances, and more through this website and Facebook page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Library<\/strong>\u2013 Check out your local library for free and low cost summer events. Our local library has kids cooking classes, story time, and movie check out (and of course, there\u2019s always the ability to check out books). Bonus, activities in the library usually involve some sort of learning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Parks and Recreation<\/strong>\u2013 Check out your town and\/or county\u2019s local park and recreation department. Similar to the library, they tend to have free or low cost events. Our town has a free monthly \u201cswim in\u201d movie, low cost athletic teams and skill clinics, and open swim time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Camping<\/strong>\u2013 Go camping in your backyard or even in your house. Have the kids make a fort out of blankets or have them create a tent like structure in the backyard. Cook outside or have a picnic on the family room floor. Anything different from the norm will have them excited.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Go-Geocaching\"><strong>Go geocaching<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Find a geocaching site online, and look up locations near you to see if anyone has hidden secret rewards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be a Tourist<\/strong>\u2013 Play tourist in your own town. Go do things that a typical tourist would do but you haven\u2019t yet because there\u2019s not enough time. Walk the trails, go to the local parks, visit the children\u2019s museum, etc. Explore what is closest to you and fall in love with your town a little more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When these ideas are exhausted, encourage your children to pick up a cook book and experiment in the kitchen or to research a sport or physical activity. Family Olympics anyone?<\/p>\n<p>Good luck to all of you!<\/p>\n<p><em>Today we feature OWG guest blogger and childhood obesity consultant, Melodie Griffin. Melodie\u2019s passion lies in\u00a0the prevention of childhood\u00a0obesity through the school and early learning settings. All programs Melodie promotes are fully\u00a0approved by her home based lab rats, five year old son, Howie, and two year old daughter, Hope. You can connect with Melodie on her Facebook page,\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WellConnectLLC\"><em>WellConnect LLC<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The OrganWise Guys Inc. (www.organwiseguys.com) began in 1993 with a vision to inspire individuals to take charge of their health by assuming personal responsibility for their choices. By bringing the body to life via lovable organ characters, kids of all ages learn what it really means to be smart from the inside out. For blog posts on family and health, check out www.organwiseguys.com\/blog.<\/p>\n<p>For more summer fun ideas, check out these blogs from Together Counts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/summer-bucket-list\/\">Summer Bucket List<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/enjoying-summer-camp-like-activities-at-home\/\">Enjoying Summer Camp-Like Activities at Home<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/5-ways-to-play-this-summer\/\">5 Ways to Play This Summer<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your family is at all like mine, the first two weeks of summer were fantastic. 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