LD and ADHD Newsletter

Dear Parents,

Summer has finally arrived! Soak up those rays of sunshine and take your kids on a fantastic summer vacation to celebrate the sunny season. If you don't have the time to go away, don't despair! You and your children can experience summer fun in your area, and even right in your own home. Unfortunately, every summer has its rainy days, so make sure you're prepared to keep your kids busy when you can't get them outside.

Our Independence Day holiday ideas are sure to make this Fourth of July a blast for your family. Plan a barbecue or a picnic, and cook up some special holiday treats that your kids will love. Get everyone into the spirit of the day by organizing some fun-filled activities or distributing some patriotic printables to celebrate the Fourth.

Summer safety is an important issue, so make sure that your children are well-informed of possible dangers and know how to avoid them. You can ensure that your kids are safely enjoying summer activities by teaching them that exercising caution doesn't have to dampen their summer fun.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Summer Fun
Celebrate the sunny season with your family.

Summer Movies Outdoor Activities for Children Summer Solstice Quiz Backyard Games Rainy Day Activities for Kids

Top Kid-Friendly Summer Vacations Sunny Day Activities for Kids Indoor Activities for Children More on Summer Fun

The Fourth of July
Make this Independence Day a holiday to remember with these Fourth of July ideas and activities.

Fourth of July Recipes Fourth of July Printable Activities Patriotic Service Patriotic Celebrations

Patriotic Printables Independence Day Quiz Fourth of July Arts and Crafts More on Fourth of July

Summer Safety
Keep your kids safe this summer with these important tips.

Neighborhood Safety Checklist Pool Safety Bike Helmets Fireworks Safety Tips

Summer Health and Safety Camping Cautions Barbecue Safety More on Summer Safety

		Join in this discussion about Special Needs children on our Message Boards: "My son, who is turning five this year, has special needs that include a medical condition with overall delays, especially in speech. It's been very difficult to find him an appropriate school (public or private) in New York since he has such a combination of needs. He seems to have great learning potential and is very, very social. He needs extra support to keep attention and, of course, a fair amount of therapy because he was very sick as a baby and functions about 1.5 year behind." — Luisa

Summer Quizzes

		Test your summer knowledge and have some fun with these summer quizzes. Songs of Summers Past Good Day, Sunshine! Hot Diggity Dog! Dog Days of Summer Quiz Baseball Families BBQ Safety Quiz

Food & Recipe Database
The brand-new 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. Plus, read articles to help you stock a healthy kitchen and make the most of your family's mealtime. Check out the Food & Recipe Database now!

Poll: Encouraging Summer Reading

How do you encourage your kids to read over summer break? Vote now! 33% By setting a good example -- they always see me reading. 49% By introducing them to books on subjects they're interested in. 5% Bribery is the only way to get them to crack open a book. 12% I still haven't found a way that works.

Summer Camp
The time has come to send your kids packing, so make sure they have all their summer camp essentials and are prepared to have a wonderful, fun-filled season!