Classic Summer Beach Games to Play With the Kids

Beach Fun - family fun at the beach

Summer Beach Fun: Family Fun at the Beach

A trip to the beach might be all about the sun and surf in theory, but that’s just not always the case when there are little ones in tow. Kids’ shorter attention spans make diversions necessary, even when they’re surrounded by the wonder of the crashing waves and acres of pristine sand. Instead of tossing out a pail and shovel for everyone to squabble over while you read a book, why not indulge in some classic beach fun with these games for a bit of quality time with your brood over summer vacation?

How to Avoid the ‘Summer Slide’ with Your Child

Avoid the Summer Slide

Keep Your Kids Motivated to Learn and Avoid the Summer Slide

The undisputed research on “summer slide,” the concept of students forgetting what they have learned or students slipping out of practice during the summer months, has been available for years, but practical advice for parents on how to combat it has been slow in coming. So here’s what parents should know and what they can do.

5 Things to Check on Your Car Before a Road Trip

Pre-Road Trip Car Maintenance Checklist

Summer Travel: Pre-Road Trip Vehicle Safety Checklist

As millions of Americans hit the road for summer travel, checklist helps motorists avoid car trouble

 As we approach the middle of summer, millions of Americans still plan to hit the road to spend time with family and friends or to take a summer vacation. The American Automobile Association estimates that two-thirds (66 percent) of U.S. adults plan to take a leisure trip between Memorial Day and Labor Day this year. Brandon Miller, an instructor at Universal Technical Institute-Dallas/Fort Worth, offers a simple, 5-step pre-road trip checklist to help ensure your vehicle’s safety and reliability for a safe road trip this summer.

Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke

Decisions to Save Your Life: Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke

If you’ve ever experienced a summer in Texas then you know it brings the heat, but how dangerous can it really be? Extreme heat or vigorous activity in the hot sun can lead to heat illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Learning the differences, symptoms and how to react could help save you or someone else’s life this summer.