Weary Parent: Parenting Tweens & Teens

July 31st, 2008

Camp Weary Parent - More Winter in July

Keeping with our theme of Winter in July this week, I have a few more activities for the kids to have fun with.
Make Snow Cones

Fill cups with finely crushed ice (you can crush this in the blender or if your refrigerator has an ice crush setting)
Mix powdered drink mix with just enough water to make […]

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July 29th, 2008

Miley Cryus To Promote Safe Sex

I was watching the national news last night when I heard a story about how Lifestyles Condoms offered Miley Cyrus one million dollars to be their spokesperson. That’s right, a company that makes condoms claims they asked a 15-year-old girl to represent them. Miley’s reps says they have not received such an offer and would […]

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July 28th, 2008

Game Stop - For Kids Who Love Games

My son just turned 12 and I am convinced that he has played or read up on just about every age appropriate video game on the market! It doesn’t matter what game I ask him about, he seems to have some scoop on the game.
When the MomCentral.com team asked if I wanted to help them […]

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July 28th, 2008

Camp Weary Parent - Winter in July

Did someone say its hot outside? Then come cool off with Camp Weary Parent as we pretend it is winter in July this week.
Build an Igloo (or two)

Check out these simple instructions (and cute photo) of an igloo and penguins made from everyday craft supplies.
I love these edible igloos that are even somewhat healthy and […]

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July 27th, 2008

EZSchool Supplies Giveaway

UPDATED WITH WINNER - The winner is Elizabeth F. from The Whole Family.
WearyParent is participating in the mega-giveaway carnival at Bloggy Giveaways this week. With the return to school looming right around the corner, it is just about time to start shopping for school supplies.  With three kids in different grades and schools, I have […]

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July 27th, 2008

Sunday Reading

Some teens are bating teachers in to fights so they can videotape it for YouTube.
Are kids learning about ethics (or how to be unethical) on the internet?
Thanks to Wal-Mart and Disney Hannah Montana will give your kid a wake up call before school.
Childhood obesity not only causes health problems, but overweight kids may be at […]

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July 24th, 2008

Is The Dark Knight Inappropriate for Kids?

I mentioned before that we took our kids to see The Dark Knight over the weekend. We actually took our whole family, including our six-year-old and our two eight-year-olds. And all of them loved it. My daughter would have been happier at the American Girl movie, but she stilled like “Batman” anyway. Our youngest kept […]

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July 24th, 2008

It’s Picnic Time at the Lifestyles Channel

Lifestyles is having a picnic, and you’re invited. We have everything you need to plan your next summer picnic, barbecue, or backyard celebration.
Please join us as we take a stroll around the channel, you’ll find recipes, tips and a few laughs thrown in for free. Have fun!
Take advantage of those last few berries still in […]

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July 23rd, 2008

This One Time at Church Camp

When I was a little girl church camp meant you loaded a bus, trekked about an hour away and stayed in old wooden cabins about the size of a small kitchen with six or seven of your closest church friends. Not anymore.
My teens have gone to church camp for the last three years. Every year […]

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July 22nd, 2008

Camp Weary Parent - Give The Dog Some TLC

Every dog should have its day and today is that day! Since we are celebrating the dog days of summer this week at Camp Weary Parent, what better activity to do than treating the dogs to some TLC!

Start by giving the dog’s fur a good brushing and trimming his nails if needed.
Then have the kids […]

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