As soon as your child begins school, you automatically become part of a coaching team for your child. The team is made up of teachers, students and parents. What is the definition of coach? One who instructs, directs and prompts students in carrying out/performing specific strategies related to student success. Your job as a coach is crucial to your child's success.

Think back to the hot and humid summer afternoons when you were a child.  My two sisters and I were almost as excited as my parents about our return to school in September. We drained my parents of energy, demanding attention and ideas to keep us busy all day long for two months!  Except for the long awaited family trip, we hung out at the nearby school playground, library, or swam in our pool.  After a few weeks, it seemed boring. What can you do to entertain your kids all summer long?

Here are some sites of interest…

• Family.com

• Familyfun.com

• My favorite site is:      http://db.ok.bc.ca/summer/

Here you will find ideas for indoor and outdoor fun, recipes, gardening tips, crafts, and also other creative links!  For those rainy or sweltering days, investigate: http://computingcentral.msn.com/guide/fun/bio.asp

Need some ideas for summer getaways? 

• Contact your local Chamber of Commerce, or go online and discover locations like museums, historic homes, battlefield sites, art galleries and much more.

• You will find summer fun and travel ideas at:  Disney Vacations

Or       

• a great site for parents/child care providers: www.momsonline.com/asafamily/list.asp?key=fsumac