Ah, summer. It’s time to relax, unwind, and enjoy long summer days sipping lemonade without a care in the world. That ideal vision may seem elusive to many of us, but we can capture its essence more often this season if we try. Stop Hurrying Maybe you’re a parent who just completed the marathon known…

By Lacey Pfalz From TravelPulse What is the nature of a summer vacation? What separates it from the vacations of other seasons—from the escapes from bad winter weather or the high-energy getaways of spring break? I’ve been considering this question for a while now, as the spring flowers finish their short blooming period and the…

Summertime can be a tricky season for moms. Our expectations can sometimes get the better of us. When we think of summer, there’s the promise of sunny, care-free days filled with outdoor fun and happy family moments. There’s the vision of lounging in the sunshine, reading those books we’ve been trying to find time for,…

Few words in the English language are sweeter to most young folks, particularly pre-teens, than summertime. No more being roused at dawn to catch a bus. No more racing around the house looking for that missing shoe or English essay. No more days scheduled by bells and classes. No more worrying about tests or homework…

By Alexandra Skores From The Dallas Morning News Three years out of the pandemic, when travel was disrupted from global shutdowns and restrictions, Dallas-Fort Worth travelers are looking to get out this summer. According to travel destination site Hopper, nationwide, domestic airfare is averaging around $306 per ticket, down 19 percent from last year and…

If you are a parent of schoolchildren approaching the glorious summer break, might I suggest you use the time to reap the many benefits of deschooling. Deschooling is a process familiar to many homeschoolers during which you and your family shake off and let go of the many notions, assumptions, and beliefs about learning that…

Summer’s on its way. As every parent knows, summers are precious opportunities to embrace the very best of childhood and, at the same time, periods of potential challenge when it comes to day-to-day thriving as a family. To make the most of the former and minimize the latter, here are seven things to do before…

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C.—President Joe Biden arrived in South Carolina on Wednesday to begin what is expected to be at least a seven-day vacation with members of his family. The first couple was planning to be in Kiawah Island, noted for its private beach and golf resort, through Tuesday, according to Federal Aviation Administration advisories. The…

Summertime—the dream of every school-age child, and to be honest, even some adults still to this day. It is often a time of fond memories, fun, vacations, warm weather, and relaxation. As children, it was a time when we were finally able to, in our minds, “take a break” after a long year of learning….

By Amanda Breen With the first day of summer arrived, many hopeful vacationers are considering their options for the season—some enthusiastic about their first real chance at travel after more than two years of pandemic-induced lockdowns and restrictions. But planning that dream trip just got a lot more complicated; between exorbitant airfares, rising vacation rental scams, and, of course,…