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We are midway through summer and the kids are stating to get bored.

Most summer activities are also halfway to being done.If not, some are finished already with the courses being offered.

Let’s face it, not everyone can afford sending their children to summer activities. Apart from the expenses these will incur (enrollment fees, transportation, food, and necessary materials to be purchased like shoes and necessary clothes), plotting the logistics regarding who and when who will bring the children to the place where they will get their summer enrichment activities also needs to be done.

Most children stay at home during these days that they don’t have to go to school.

So what could be done so that they will not feel bored and restless?

Clockwise from upper right, books that teach how they can draw things, a board game, digital scrapbooking, chess and jigsaw puzzle.

These are just some of the activities that these children can do at home aside from the usual electronic hand held video games that they get to play from morning till night time:

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The summer season officially started in the Philippines on the last week of February.  Summer vacation for the students started around second week of March.  I am sure between these dates a lot  of us, Mommies, have started jotting down on our planners the different activities our families will enjoy for the next two months of sun and clear skies. Oh, yes, the occasional rain showers are welcome respite from the scorching heat.

Parents and children greatly anticipate vacations. For all Moms (and Dads too), whether working or stay-at-home, it means more free time with the kids and a little more free time for oneself.  Perhaps there is less hustle and bustle in the morning while preparing for work  because the kids are still sound asleep.  There is more play time the whole day and after work too with the family since there are no school assignments or projects to take care of.  It feels good to talk about things randomly without any rush.

Vacation fosters family togetherness. It is a great time to bond and enrich ourselves while having fun.  For the month of April, the Filipino Mom Blog shares with you summer tips and fun time to perk up your summer with the family.  If there is anything we need to do for the summer, plan to have loads of wonderful time!

We will be sharing summer learning activities where  your children can join for further enhancement of their skills and talents.   No pressure for the kids.  This should be fun for them.

There will also be articles on how to teach our children to be young entrepreneurs. Every centavo counts.  A part of their summer can be spent earning some money at least for a movie date with mom and dad.

FMB will also be giving you some quick recipes you will enjoy doing with your little ones.  Great for snack time and desserts!

Thinking of moving to a new house? Most parents start doing this during summer when there is no school.  It’s a good time to let the children be involved and get them excited about their new room, the new neighborhood and the new friends they will get to meet and play with.  We will walk you through house hunting on summer days.

The Dalai Lama said, “go to a place you have never been at least once a year”.  New surroundings liven up the spirits. So if you have not visited Palawan or Davao, this could be the perfect time to explore the wonders of our country.  We will be giving you travel ideas and summer destinations from the different parts of the Philippines with budget tips on the side.

A lot more is in store!  We would like to hear from you too. Let’s take time to share and exchange stories about the best days of our summer vacation.

*Image from Getty Images.