It's Library Card Month!

Celebrate by helping your child sign-up for their first library card. Learn more here: http://www.ilovelibraries.org/librarycard/

Tomorrow is Women's Equality Day!

A day to commemorate the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution which gave U.S. women the right to vote.

A summer learning tip:

Hold a spelling bee outside. Have your children write the words on the sidewalk using chalk. They can easily erase any mistakes!

Fun time!

Remember to turn downtime into learning time. What fun games do you play with your kids when you're stuck in traffic?

Back to School Tip:

Before school starts, help your children navigate the academic and emotional transitions of the middle and high school years by ensuring you understand what your teens are going through. Receive a free parent resource guide here: http://bit.ly/iKC594

A summer tip:

Turn a trip to the beach into a math lesson! Bring measuring cups and a one quart container with you. Teach your child about measurement using sand or water.

Money wise:

Open a savings account with your child & watch the amount rise with deposits & interest. Discuss the advantages of saving for a rainy day!

A fun summer idea:

Teach your child how to take pictures. Make a scrapbook and have your child write captions for each picture

Parents - Back to School!!

August is a great month to start setting healthy and helpful routines for the new school year. These include times for mornings (breakfast), after school (homework), evenings (family and fun) and bedtime. These routines become rhythms, necessary for children, adults, and families!

A summer learning tip

Hold a spelling bee outside. Have your children write the words on the sidewalk using chalk. They can easily erase any mistakes!