When the summer heat starts getting up in the triple digits what do you do? Move your family inside to the cool air conditioning! Now how do you entertain children during the summer when it is way to hot to even get outside and splash around in the pool? Most parents just plop them down in front of the TV alone or they space out into a computer or cell phone. I can think of 5 things better that involves family time. Your kids might hear "family time" and groan, but these are fun family times that in the end they will love you for it.
1. Watch a Movie
With all of he movie streaming and rental kiosk out there this is an easy one. Even if you have cable I am sure you can find a good family movie everyone can agree on. Pop up some popcorn, grab a big bag of candy and crack open a juice or soda. Sit back, relax and enjoy a movie in the cool a/c. Even if you want to get out of the house you can go hit up a theater.
2. Play a Game
I don't mean a video game either. Although they do have
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