Imagination, It’s a good thing to have. It is a lot of fun.With it you’ll be less sad,And you’ll feel like you’ve won. As long as it doesn’t drive you,It’s awesome in the least.Another thing it can do,It can make a tiny meal look like a feast. It makes fake things real,Without illumination.Many a bad […]
I told a good friend,That if I saw a bear,I would not be frightened,I’d walk right into the lair. They did not believe me,But I said I wouldn’t be peeping.“Prove it,” they dared me,I went in, then came out screaming. -Macy Young Thank you, Macy, for sharing your creative work! –Jennifer Young, PT, DPT Click
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I enjoy spending time in nature. Sometimes chores & other responsibilities keep me from getting outside as much as I’d like. I’m trying to make outside time more of a priority for myself & my family. It is good for all of us. Backyard The easiest way to get outdoors is just by going out
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I’m glad that “help” was on our summer bucket list, because I need it! I know I can’t keep up with housework, yard work, & community without my family teammates working with me. For the help category, we are considering helping around our house & helping others. Help with chores Daily chores are something we
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Crafting was included on my family’s summer bucket list. I struggle to plan ahead for crafts, so instead of lots of new crafts I took an inventory of things that fall in the craft & creativity category in my mind. Craft & Creativity ideas My inventory included different supplies or toys that we can use to:
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Many times with summer comes water activities. Years of lifeguarding, teaching swim lessons, & working in pediatric physical therapy have given me a heightened awareness of the importance of teaching kids how to play safely around water. Swim & water safety lessons are a great way for kids & adults to learn how to be
Food was included in the list of summer things to do, learn or see. We will be learning about healthy food in a variety of ways this summer. Learning what foods help us stay healthy One life skill that I want to teach my children is how to make healthy food choices. Healthy food fuels
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This is a reminder that it is important to block out time for “nothing.” Free time. Nothing scheduled. “But, my kids will be bored.” — Okay. Offer them space to learn how to find something to do on their own. “But, my kids will want to just be on screens.” — Okay. Use it as
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Reading is a favorite pass time for some of the members of my house. For this reason, it made our summer bucket list. What are we doing for reading? Keep reading to find out! Bible reading I want to continue to have a daily Bible time with my kids through the summer. I enjoy looking
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The weather is shifting from cold to warm & I’m ready for a change of pace! School & other activities are coming to an end. It’s a great time to try to initiate some to the healthy habits that I’ve been missing. I asked my kids, “What do you want to do, learn, or see
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