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As parents of school-age children, summer brings mixed emotions for those who have to work. Although school coming to a close can bring a feeling of relief to busy parents, there is a new concern that brings to mind the question of- now what? Summer camps, grandma’s house, Aunt Liz’s or hang out with the neighbor’s kids…. Knowing where our children are at all times has to be a priority. Keeping our children busy and active during the summer months is important to their well-being. God has blessed us with longer days, and we can use those extra hours of sunshine to create memories for our families during the summer months. But what can we do after 5:00 and we are tired from working all day? This is a challenge many working parents face during the summer months. Even if children are at camp or at a babysitter’s home all day, we need to spend quality time with our children.
Another challenge for parents… How do we get our children outside to play? How do we get that teenager away from his/her XBOX or PS3 game system? Many teens are staying inside during the summer months, missing out on all the sunshine and exercise. This is contributing to childhood obesity and depression. Sunshine is not only good for our physical health, but it is essential for our mental well-being also. Get them interested in the outdoor activities at a young age and they will have life long habits that will take them outdoors. Finding ways to encourage our children to participate in outdoor activities can be a challenge.
Here are some ideas to use:
· Invite their friends over for a cook-out
· Take them shopping at an outdoors flea-market for items that interest them
· Pool time is always fun with friends
· Money- pay them to wash your car, water the flowers, etc.
· Get them interested in the outdoor activities at a young age
· Fishing
· Hiking
· Bicycle riding
· Skateboard parks
· Sports activities
· Camp
· Hunting
· Have a scavenger hunt
· Music concerts
· Outside movie in the park
· Boating
· Visit a local park
· Go out for ice-cream
· Bird watching
The summer should be a time for families to build closer relationships. Planning the activities ahead of time is a must. Even for moms who are employed during the summer months can find plenty of time to keep their children busy outdoors. The sun sets hours after most people come home from work. Plan those hours wisely. You will not regret the time invested in your children’s summer fun!
When Lima Bear's cousin, L.Joe Bean, is captured by the cave monster the gang jumps into action. Whistle-Toe the rabbit brings his canteen, Lima Bear brings two swords (his own and L.Joe Bean's), Maskamal the raccoon brings his bow and arrow and a red flag to wave at the monster.
The plan is formed and soon the gang sets out to rescue their friend, but will it work? Find out in,
The Cave Monster by Thomas Weck and Peter Weck.Once again the Weck father/son team brings a humorous tale of friendship, courage and just plain fun. Your kids will love the kooky plan the critters come up with to capture the cave monster. The
illustrations by Len DiSalvo are beautiful and so full of details you want to just spend time looking around the pages. In addition, there's extended learning and extra activities at the end of the story to fully engage your children.
This is a delightful, wonderful book. The Wecks and DiSalvo have done it again. They're the perfect combo - like PB&J!
To learn more about
The Cave Monster please visit
Lima Bear Press or stop by
Barnes & Noble and
Amazon online.
Robin and I have been chatting off-line a bit with one of one of our very cool readers who has posted the intriguing question: Are introverts always shy? And conversely-- are shy people always introverts?
And the answer is a resounding ... not necessarily! But possibly!
I know, that's about as helpful as hairspray in a hurricane. Introversion is defined by the way in which a person gathers energy for themselves-- either in solitude or in the company of others. To put it in more practical terms, after a demanding day, what is your favorite way to unwind? By yourself, or with friends? Would we be more likely to find you headed out for a walk by yourself, or to a packed kick boxing class at your gym?
Introverts crave and need time alone to reconnect to their power source. An extrovert needs the energy of others to recharge.
The term shy is used in a number of different ways, but it is really a behavior you can observe. You can see 'shy'. We all know what it looks like, right? But when people use it as an adjective, or a trait to describe someone, it is most often because they have observed that person behaving that way, perhaps over a period of time. We are what we repeatedly do, or so it is said.
I've been called shy all my life, and I suppose that was true when I was younger. I think that it's introversion now that really fuels my social shrinking behavior. It's not that I feel apprehensive or nervous about engaging with someone or a group (not too often anyway), it's just that I know that it will drain my energy. So, I've become much more selective about my activities.
We'd love to hear from some of you on this! Any un-shy introverts out there? Shy introverts? Or shy extroverts?
And, if we haven't already said this, Robin and I welcome private posts for any of you that don't feel comfortable addressing the whole group. Feel free to email me at
[email protected] or Robin at
[email protected]
Have a stellar weekend, friends! And to those of you at SCBWI Nationals, you lucky things, have a blast. And, don't forget to P-A-C-E yourselves. Be kind to your introvert, okay?
Lastly, I do want to take a moment to acknowledge the closing of our Adventures for Kids Children's Bookstore this past weekend in Ventura, California. Thank you, Jody and Barbara, and all the marvelous team there for your decades of extraordinary work and support of children's literature. You will be missed. May your good works return to you each a hundred-fold.
Salud, dear friends!
Mary Hershey
(Original Shy vs. Introverted Post March 2007)
If you’re searching for a new gift idea for a child in your life, learn more about Giftventure.
Giftventures are a great way to encourage kids to read because it shows them the value of reading in order to achieve a goal… In this case, finding a hidden gift! Also, it’s a good way for parents to help their children exercise patience, perseverance and problem-solving skills.
Many parents write to the owners of Giftventure telling them how solving a Giftventure gave them the opportunity to spend time with their children through reading and solving the puzzles and activities together… Sometimes big brothers and sisters even got to cooperate and work together with their younger siblings in solving a Giftventure mystery as well!
Angel Kuo of Giftventure says, “We love it when we hear about how our products bring families together while creating a learning experience for the kids!”
Find out how Giftventure works by watching a short video here.
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This is my illo for excess. Godo doesn't like the excess of hot he feels in the subway in winter hehe...
These are the godos disguised as animals for this IF week's topic: The Zoo. Godo doesn't like to see animals in cages, so he preferred to play along his brothers :)
Godo is so happy in the snow that he wants to share his joy with this wallpaper ;)
Godo is so happy in the snow that he wants to share his joy with this wallpaper ;)
I just wanted to say thank you to Pati and Godo for posting :) I am truly grateful to meet such wonderful friends through this blogging community and Pati and Godo have always been so kind to me and have always been so wonderful. Pati's illustrations are superb and Godo - he's always the cutest of course!
next is baker and josh and jeffy in couture...maybe versace! :)
:)))
Last year mi sweet friend Michelle Lana asked me for some illo in order to make an entry for her Blog Spotlight section. I couldn't help myself and I drew her presenting Godo. I think she rocks! No doubt, she's one of my favorites and I admire her a lot! :)
Godo loves taking a bath regularly :)
I couldn't help myself this time... I believe I posted it here, because I made it for the IF topic "alphabet"... but, here you are again ;)
Rejection for IF
Moon for IF
Sacrifice for IF
Sticky for IFGodo -as any thumb that doesn't like to be called
fat- loves food, so can you imagine how often he looks for food everyday?
As Zari told me she wanted to see this illo a little bigger, voila!
Yay! Zappy and Godo spent some days together across the World. This image belongs to their visit to Montreal Botanical Garden ;)
It was so much fun! Zappy is the best!
Who can deny there is a strong chemistry between Godo and Moquita?
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