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Dear Parents,

Celebrate the Fourth of July like never before. Your kids will love playing with Independence Day printables and learning the words to the national anthem. And you can prepare for your holiday gathering by checking out July Fourth recipes and celebration ideas.

Take the time to read with your kids this summer. We've compiled a list of reading suggestions from other parents, which includes classics like Make Way for Ducklings and newer favorites such as Emeline at the Circus.

Finally, before your family heads away on vacation, prepare to make the journey as much fun as the destination. From travel printables to strategies for exploring a new city, you'll find everything you need to make your vacation a success.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Fourth of July
Find tips to make your July Fourth full of fireworks, food, and fun.

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Great Books for Kids
Summer reading is a joy for kids of all ages.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Courage the Monkey Emeline at the Circus Froggy Goes to School

Half a Moon and One Whole Star Make Way for Ducklings The Rainbow Fish More Books for Kids

Family Vacations
Traveling with kids is a blast, but it does present challenges.

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Seven Ways to Avoid Whines in Lines Amusement Park Safety Printable Travel Games More on Family Vacations

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Food & Recipe Database
The Food & Recipe Database features hundreds of recipes to help you plan your family's next meal. Search by ingredient, and sort results to find meals that are low-fat, kid-friendly, and quick to fix. Make dinnertime your family's favorite time of day!

Travel and Fun Printables

		With these travel printables, getting there is half the fun. Family Travel Games for the Road ABC Categories Can a Cat Become a Dog? Mousey Mirror Visual Puzzle Telephone Game Same Name Word Puzzle More Travel and Fun Printables