Send Your Kids Here This Summer

No, we’re not talking about a far-away summer camp—we’re talking about your back yard! A recent blog on The Washington Post website discussed newly-published research showing that most young children don’t get enough outdoor play time. The study found that only about half of kids are taken outside to play every day, with children in full-time day care missing out the most.

Now we know how hard it can be for working parents to fit one more thing into a busy day, but we can take advantage of the longer days after work with these 5 Ideas for Outdoor Fun. And, to fill those summer hours with more than just TV and computer time, here are 8 ways to prevent couch potatoes from sprouting up in your house and 3 Ways to Make Summer Lunches More Fun.