Tag: Summertime

How to Slow Down This Summer

Ah, summer. It’s time to relax, unwind, and enjoy long summer days sipping lemonade without a care in the world. That ideal vision may seem elusive to many of us, but we can capture its essence more often this season if we try. Stop Hurrying Maybe you’re a parent who just completed the marathon known…


An Aestival Festival: Some Poems for the Summer

From generals to lieutenants, the best military commanders study the lay of the land and the weather ahead of any mission. How steep are the hills? Are the valleys bare of vegetation or thick with vines and trees? What’s the heat index? Is rain likely? Failure to account for these factors can lead to defeat…


Summer School for Mom and Dad: Helping Our Fledglings Take Flight

Few words in the English language are sweeter to most young folks, particularly pre-teens, than summertime. No more being roused at dawn to catch a bus. No more racing around the house looking for that missing shoe or English essay. No more days scheduled by bells and classes. No more worrying about tests or homework…