{"id":203696,"date":"2020-07-03T07:00:12","date_gmt":"2020-07-03T11:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=203696"},"modified":"2024-09-24T13:58:34","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T17:58:34","slug":"summer-family-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/work-at-home-parents\/summer-family-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Safe, Low-Cost Summer Family Activities for Remote Working Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>Updated September 2024<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The kids are home for months every summer. By the end of the break, many harried parents working remotely are out of ideas, out of money, and out of patience. If you&#8217;re a remote working parent out of ideas, here are some safe, low-cost summer family activities for your school-age children to do while you\u2019re working \u2014 and some fun family activities you can do together when you\u2019re not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-individual-pursuits-for-when-you-re-working\"><strong>Individual Pursuits for When You\u2019re Working<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that the lessons are over, what can your kids do while you\u2019re trying to work? How do you keep them occupied and happy until you can spend more time with them? The trick is to have a variety of summer family activities for them to do so you can switch things up throughout the day. Unless it\u2019s their favorite Disney video (in which case they can watch it non-stop for the rest of eternity), they are going to need something new to do every hour or so. Below are some easy to implement ideas guaranteed to keep them busy\u2026for a while anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-drawing-amp-coloring\"><strong>1. <\/strong><strong>Drawing &amp; Coloring<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tried and true, a brand new box of crayons and a coloring book can keep children engaged for hours. When the novelty wears thin, make the old new again with these ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-fc704a28-70b2-4479-8380-25c4788851a5\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-a229cf64-bb2f-4c0a-90cf-049f2dd35222\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Play pretend office:<\/strong> Use an old briefcase or pick one up at a thrift store to hold their coloring and drawing materials. Encourage them to bring it out and start their coloring when you start working so they feel part of your workday.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-f96a43be-d050-485e-9806-75bb49960650\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Create a challenge:<\/strong> Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalbeachliving.com\/30-day-drawing-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-day drawing challenge<\/a> to keep them engaged and interested and provide gallery space where they can create a rotating display of their accomplishments.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-b57640b2-3b1f-4557-b7e8-99be6cd56229\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Create outdoors:<\/strong> Get them outside if you can and let them loose with some sidewalk chalk. Projects and challenges can include anything from self-portraits to games of hop-scotch.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-scavenger-treasure-hunts\"><strong>2. <\/strong><strong>Scavenger\/Treasure Hunts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your kids engaged for hours while solving clues and finding things around the house or yard. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/life\/parenting\/g32050844\/scavenger-hunt-ideas-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scavenger hunts<\/a> are one such idea. Once they get the hang of it, the kids can even make them up themselves. If you\u2019re envisioning hours spent coming up with clues and items to find, these needn\u2019t be a lot of work to develop. In addition, you can get your kids to draw or take pictures of the items if you don\u2019t want them to move the items themselves. Below are a few easy ideas to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-a449e47c-937f-4158-a9bf-2ade34038d55\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-ccf7abd2-eaba-4ff5-8240-711f49d47074\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Color hunt:<\/strong> Take a piece of paper and create colored circles. Then, have the kids hunt for items that match the colors.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-1122f894-b6a3-494f-b496-e5789fb91414\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>One-item hunt:<\/strong> Think of items that come in different varieties. For example, challenge your kids to find 20 different kinds of leaves in the yard or 10 different purple things around the house.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-84547702-ff5b-402c-bee1-75a972f74e85\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Shape hunt:<\/strong> Make a list of different shapes, and ask your children to collect things that match those shapes.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_d19a9a45-e6a5-4fe3-bdb4-e2ef98311737\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/08\/6WaysWork-at-HomeParentsCanGetBack-to-SchoolReady-FB-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/08\/6WaysWork-at-HomeParentsCanGetBack-to-SchoolReady-FB-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/08\/6WaysWork-at-HomeParentsCanGetBack-to-SchoolReady-FB-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/08\/6WaysWork-at-HomeParentsCanGetBack-to-SchoolReady-FB.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/08\/6WaysWork-at-HomeParentsCanGetBack-to-SchoolReady-FB-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-577756\" style=\"width:457px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/08\/6WaysWork-at-HomeParentsCanGetBack-to-SchoolReady-FB-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/08\/6WaysWork-at-HomeParentsCanGetBack-to-SchoolReady-FB-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/08\/6WaysWork-at-HomeParentsCanGetBack-to-SchoolReady-FB-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/08\/6WaysWork-at-HomeParentsCanGetBack-to-SchoolReady-FB.png 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/work-at-home-parents\/work-at-home-parents-back-school-ready\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Are you back-to-school ready as a work from home parent? If not, learn the ways to get your affairs in order for the upcoming school year.<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_cdd2b701-123e-4517-b146-42abf225906b\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-online-museums\"><strong>3. <\/strong><strong>Online Museums<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may not be able to completely avoid screen time because you\u2019re not a superhero, but you can make computer time educational and creative too. Many world-renowned museums now provide some type of online exhibit experience \u2014 a dream for history and art lovers. Below are just a few opportunities available to discover and explore.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-0e7c0b6a-3fee-46c1-8f9d-587e8a22b5a4\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-b71901e6-489c-4fed-9281-b0695c398edb\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Art museums:<\/strong> From the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/online-features\/metkids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Van Gogh Museum<\/a> in Amsterdam to the <a href=\"https:\/\/britishmuseum.withgoogle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">British Museum<\/a> in London to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/art-at-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metropolitan Museum<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/online-features\/metkids\/\">#metkids<\/a>) in New York City, the world\u2019s art treasures are at your children\u2019s fingertips.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-71a9e3da-e2d9-49c1-8c93-5efaa449d7e4\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Cultural exploration:<\/strong> Google has kindly put together a comprehensive selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/partner?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2000 online<\/a> exhibits to explore as well as fun and interesting activities part of their <a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arts and Culture<\/a>.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-e19d8f5e-5b5e-4193-bc31-785f1cdc27ea\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Zoos and aquariums:<\/strong> Yep, even these are getting into the online act. The best zoos in the world have put together live cameras, educational programs, and fun activities so we can get to know our animal friends. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/bronxzoo.com\/virtual-zoo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bronx Virtual Zoo, <\/a>the <a href=\"https:\/\/zoo.sandiegozoo.org\/live-cameras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Diego Zoo<\/a>, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalzoo.si.edu\/webcams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Zoo<\/a>.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-online-summer-camps\"><strong>4. <\/strong><strong>Online Summer Camps <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual summer camps are becoming a top summer family activity as a replacement for the real deal. Costs will vary for most online summer camps, and even though they are delivered online, most provide support for real-world experiences (yay!). Get started by exploring the perfect options for your kids with the resources listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-53ff43b4-75e4-4a14-bfc7-3baedb507bec\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-2a894bce-b46a-4cb5-b70f-e7b967f855c2\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Take a class:<\/strong> Explore a wide variety of moderately priced online classes and camps on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activityhero.com\/online-classes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Activity Hero<\/a>. Selections range from chess lessons to guitar playing.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-795965c4-d710-4df8-8852-fbe94bf230b2\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Free resources<\/strong>: For a list of entertaining and educational options, including several available for free or low cost, check out this list from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/blog\/15-online-camps-fill-kids-summer-with-learning-adventures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Sense Media<\/a>.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-books-amp-reading\"><strong>5. <\/strong><strong>Books &amp; Reading <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we all know, summer is the time of brain drain for our school-aged kids. Teachers have been telling us for years to get our kids to read over the summer, and many cool programs are available to encourage them. Most provide reading lists and activities with prizes for achieving reading goals at the end. A few popular examples are listed here.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-9c5ac559-acf4-4ab6-a4a1-4f88b2f255c2\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-8b72300f-3b88-486f-baed-40f206345c92\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Scholastic <a href=\"https:\/\/kids.scholastic.com\/kid\/homebase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Reading on Home Base<\/a>:<\/strong> Scholastic has a wonderfully creative approach using their Home Base app where kids can kids can join a community of readers and will be able to read books and stories,\u00a0attend author events, interact with their favorite characters, play book-based games and activities, join dance parties, and more!<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-2b54fdc9-195e-4efb-b827-631156500105\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rif.org\/literacy-central\/summer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reading is Fundamental&#8217;s Summer of Action-Packed Pages<\/a>:<\/strong> Everything you need to help your child spend their\u00a0summer\u00a0visiting new and exciting places and keep them\u00a0reading\u00a0all\u00a0summer\u00a0long!<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; 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Noble Summer Reading Program<\/a>:<\/strong> Kids can earn free books by reading a set number of books \u2014 library, borrowed, or bought at Barnes &amp; Noble \u2014 then writing about their favorite part in the Reading Journal. After completing the journal, they can bring it to a Barnes &amp; Noble store and choose a free book from the list during July and August.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_0206276e-0407-474a-bc03-e4cc38b0f2fa\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/03\/SocialMediaLinkPreview-AGuideforMomsReenteringtheWorkforcewithRemoteWork-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/03\/SocialMediaLinkPreview-AGuideforMomsReenteringtheWorkforcewithRemoteWork-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/03\/SocialMediaLinkPreview-AGuideforMomsReenteringtheWorkforcewithRemoteWork-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/03\/SocialMediaLinkPreview-AGuideforMomsReenteringtheWorkforcewithRemoteWork.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/03\/SocialMediaLinkPreview-AGuideforMomsReenteringtheWorkforcewithRemoteWork-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319509\" style=\"width:457px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/03\/SocialMediaLinkPreview-AGuideforMomsReenteringtheWorkforcewithRemoteWork-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/03\/SocialMediaLinkPreview-AGuideforMomsReenteringtheWorkforcewithRemoteWork-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/03\/SocialMediaLinkPreview-AGuideforMomsReenteringtheWorkforcewithRemoteWork-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/03\/SocialMediaLinkPreview-AGuideforMomsReenteringtheWorkforcewithRemoteWork.png 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/work-from-home-lifestyle\/moms-reentering-the-workforce-remote-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">If you\u2019re a mom who has considered reentering the workforce, this might be the best time to act<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_2f2fde62-f8fa-4766-9c6f-d924f6596280\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-break-time\"><strong>Break Time!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone needs to take breaks during the day to recharge. This is true for you as well as your kids. Set up a fun routine for break times to have your kids looking forward to them every day \u2014 and maybe you too! Turn your break times into summer family activities and relive some of your fun childhood memories by implementing some of the simple ideas below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-let-s-pretend\"><strong>6. <\/strong><strong>Let\u2019s Pretend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a few minutes out of your busy day to enter the world of your child. Play their favorite game of pretend while you enjoy your coffee. Whether you are glamming it up with Barbie, eating pizza with Ninja Turtles, or lip-syncing to the latest pop song, it will take your mind off any work problems and transport you to more innocent times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-make-a-snack\"><strong>7. <\/strong><strong>Make a Snack<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/packages\/recipes-for-kids\/cooking-with-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get your kids involved in cooking<\/a> by planning and making a daily snack. This is a great opportunity to teach healthy eating habits and cooking skills in bite-sized pieces. Pick a healthy and tasty ingredient (like peanut butter or raspberries) and experiment with eating it in different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-create-an-exercise-routine\"><strong>8. <\/strong><strong>Create an Exercise Routine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get some exercise and burn off the kids\u2019 excess energy by creating a series of activities to work through. You can set these up in a variety of creative ways, which is half the fun. Try writing instructions on the sidewalk with chalk, such as &#8220;do 10 jumping jacks, then 5 sit-ups, etc.&#8221; and so on. Or, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parents.com\/toddlers-preschoolers\/everything-kids\/this-dad-built-a-backyard-american-ninja-warrior-course-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creating an obstacle course<\/a> in the backyard or even in the house (carefully!) using furniture and stairs. Take turns making the course with the kids so they can get in on the fun. 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Learn how to create your ideal remote work schedule.<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_ddef1d8f-723b-4988-b487-e24502937b19\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fun-for-the-whole-family\"><strong>Fun for the Whole Family<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After work hours are over, it\u2019s time to get everyone involved in summer family activities. While visiting theme parks, staying overnight in campgrounds, and attending sporting events are fun, you can also find fun activities to enjoy together that cost less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-backyard-blowout\"><strong>9. <\/strong><strong>Backyard Blowout<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both big and small backyards are on the frontlines of family fun. With a little <a href=\"https:\/\/morningchores.com\/fun-backyard-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">planning and creativity<\/a>, they can become a picnic spot, campground, t-ball field, or slip \u2018n slide. You can also set aside planting beds to help your kids learn how things grow by showing them how to plant and maintain flowers, herbs, or maybe a few vegetables. The opportunities for backyard adventures are endless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-geocaching\"><strong>10. <\/strong><strong>Geocaching<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Billed as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">world\u2019s largest treasure hunt<\/a>, the game consists of finding caches (or containers) hidden by other game players. To find them, use an app and GPS to navigate throughout your area. You&#8217;ll find millions of caches everywhere, and chances are there are some near you. Once you discover them, the protocol is to sign the logbook. However, you can skip this step if you feel uncomfortable. Geocaching is a great way for the family to share in the spirit of exploration and discovery while maintaining distance from others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-it-s-a-parade\"><strong>11. <\/strong><strong>It\u2019s a Parade!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make an ordinary day a celebration! Plan a celebration or mark a special occasion by dressing up and decorating everyone\u2019s bikes. Come up with a theme and dress up to match. Decorate the bikes with bows, ribbons, and wrapping paper. Get the kids to make creative signs. When everyone is ready, make a procession of it, honking and waving as you go past the neighborhood houses and taking a video to send to the grandparents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-gone-fishing\"><strong>12. <\/strong><strong>Gone Fishing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to get free of the house together is to go fishing. Visit your local lake, state park, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuges\/\">national wildlife areas<\/a> for family fishing time. Make sure to check ahead of time regarding any permits required, and also any scheduled hunting days (you may want to avoid those days).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s tricky keeping your kids entertained all summer as a remote working parent. However, by incorporating these summer family activities into your routine, you can make this a fun and relaxing time with your loved ones. With a little patience and a dash of creativity, this time at home will be time that your kids will remember fondly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Do you have any other summer family activities or ideas you&#8217;ve tried?\u00a0<\/strong><em>Connect with Virtual Vocations on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VirtualVocations\"><em>Facebook<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VirtualVocation\"><em>X (formerly known as Twitter)<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/virtual-vocations\/\"><em>LinkedIn<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/virtualvocations\/\"><em>Instagram<\/em><\/a><em>, and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCvl6mSBguVl5NsNtBrb4vIg\"><em>YouTube<\/em><\/a><em> to share your thoughts and tips. 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