Summer Activities on Shine

User post: Ten Fun Things for Kids to Do This Summer

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By Sarah Welch and Alicia Rockmore

Rock legend Alice Cooper memorialized the joy of the last day of school in his ubiquitous 1972 hit “School’s Out [for summer].” That sentiment was being echoed by millions of young students across the United…

Crafty mamas help their kids make....gak

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Oh, I know, why make homemade gak when little kids play with it in daycare and preschool all the time. But look! It's so pretty! And so fun! For those of you who don't know what gak is, think of it as silly putty only more shiny, pliable and long lasting. Plus, it's super cheap to make...

A busy morning: What do Al Roker, Jesse McCartney and a wallaby have in common?

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You're wondering where this is going, am I right? My posts today for Shine Parenting have been a little light. I was in Los Angeles this morning for a live segment on KTLA Channel 5 about low-cost summer fun. I highlighted some of the cool ideas you've shared on Shine, so thank you for all of your tips! And what of this silly question I've posed about Al Roker, singer/actor Jesse McCartney and a baby wallby? Find out after the jump!

Celebrate Reading is Fun Week with RIF and get ready for summer

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This week, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation’s oldest and largest children and families’ literacy nonprofit organization, is celebrating Reading Is Fun Week , which was started in 1979 to mark the start of summer reading. The RIF website provides free resources to help families celebrate...

Rise and SNINE!

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Good Morning!/Good Afternoon!I have made so many new friends on Shine! I just love it! Anyways, today I am taking Mitch my little boy to the park district to pick out his summer activities! He is very excited and he can't wait for the local swimming pool to open.The point to this blog is to...