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Summer Reading
101 Keep kids and teens reading — and loving it Family Features
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50 things to do this summer
hen school is out for summer, the last thing many kids want to do is pick up another book. However, reading is one of the most important activities children can do now to help themselves later — both when they go back to school in the fall, and later in life. If children don’t engage in educational activities such as reading and math over the
Need an idea to entertain your kids, out-of-town visitors or yourself during the summer months? Well, look no further. Over the next two months, The Newnan-Times Herald will give you some great ideas for family fun!
a guide to activities and destinations
ATLANTA Atlanta Dream Basketball Maybe the third time will be the charm for the Atlanta Dream. Atlanta’s WNBA franchise has reached the league’s finals the past two seasons, but fell short in both efforts. All-WNBA standout Angel McCoughtry returns to lead the 2012 Dream squad after averaging 21.6 points per game a year ago. The Dream plays 17 homes games – all at Philips Arena in downtown Atlanta – during the regular season, including 10 between June and August. For schedule / ticket information, call 877-977-7729 or visit atlantadream.net
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta ®
At LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta, you can reach out and touch the stars in the 4D cinema, learn top LEGO® building secrets from the Master Model Builder, see iconic landmarks in MINILAND®, make a celebration even more memorable in one of the special party rooms, and much, much more! It’s the ultimate place for all LEGO® fans - young and old. A typical visit takes 2-3 hours, but you can stay as long as you like.
Newnan Utilities Carl Miller Park
LEGOLAND® is located in Phipps Plaza in Buckhead, 3500 Peachtree Road NE. Tickets are discounted if purchased online. Walk-up prices for allday tickets are $20.52 (ages 13-older), $16.20 (ages 3-12) and free for ages 0-2. Call 404-848-9252 or visit atlanta. legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta
NEWNAN Newnan Utilities’ Carl Miller Park Tucked away just south of downtown Historic Newnan, Carl Miller Park is a
beautiful, family-friendly, 14-acre park which offers recreational activities for all ages. The park, owned by Newnan Utilities, contains a gigantic 32,000 sq. ft. Kids’ Castle Playground with swings, assorted bridges, tunnels, wooden climbing areas, forts and playhouses for children to play on. Also included in the park are picnic tables for those family outdoor get-togethers, a walking / jogging trail which is 6/10 of a mile, and plenty of room to toss around a football or baseball or just
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summer, they can experience summer learning losses. “With the majority of U.S. fourth-grade students reading below the proficient level, the summer months are critical for student learning,” said Meredith Curley, Dean of a major university. “By engaging in fun reading activities during the summer months, parents not only have the opportunity to encourage learning, but to motivate their children to develop a lifelong love of reading.” Curley offers these tips for parents and caregivers to help incorporate reading into everyday activities in ways that will make it fun to keep learning all summer long. “Reading is critical for a child’s success, no matter what age,” said Curley. “By finding ways to make reading part of your children’s everyday activities, you are helping them build a solid foundation not just for the next school year, but for their futures.”
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Saving Money on Vacation Make the most of your trip with these cost-saving strategies By Jim Garnett
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amily vacations can be great opportunities for making memories. I still remember vivid scenes from childhood vacations traveling in our 1960 Nash Rambler. We often traveled to see relatives, but once in a while headed to a someplace like the Grand Canyon or the Ozarks. Our family was not wealthy by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, I discovered later on in life, that we were actually quite poor. Interestingly enough, not one of those vacation memories I hold dear has anything to do with an activity that cost money. Therefore, even when finances are lean, a little forethought and planning can create a great family vacation filled with one memory after another. Here are a few tips that will help you save money on your next vacation.
Stay in one place. The cost of gasoline can be cut a lot if you travel to one area and stay there. This presupposes that there is something to see and do in that location. Rent multiple nights at a time. Staying in one area also enables you to rent by the week instead of one night at a time. Discounts always await those who stay more than just a night. This also eliminates having to pack up everything and move the family every day.
Choose a non-peak season. If you vacation in the off-season, the crowds will be smaller, the lines will be shorter, the beaches will be emptier, and
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Stay at relatives. I am sure that this can be a blessing or a curse, but especially if both families have kids, a few days with kinfolk can be pretty neat. Plus, one of the greatest vacation expenses, lodging is eliminated. Look for destinations where the fun is free. A trip to the Tetons, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, a State Park, or the beach offers days of exciting things to do at little cost. Check out local guidebooks. Most of these contain discount coupons for local attractions. Eat out only once a day. A place with a built in kitchen can let you choose which meals to eat out. A hotel with a complimentary breakfast can take care of breakfast. A cooler with soft drinks, fruit, chips, and sandwiches will satisfy most families for lunch. This approach can enable your family you to save hundreds of dollars a week or enjoy eating the evening meal at a more expensive restaurant. Bring home free souvenirs. Most expensive gift shop souvenirs will hold no better memories than a vase of sea shells, or a piece of driftwood, or best of all — a family picture on location! All of these tips can save you money or at least allow you to spend your vacation money on your vacation
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Eugene S. Hurwitz, M.D. Chris Child, FNP-C 2012
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