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A mother and her son are reading outdoors.

Most children welcome summer with open arms and wide grins, while parents figure out ways to keep them busy. No matter how many activities fill their agenda, there's bound to be some downtime and times when it's just too hot to go outside. Consider using those moments to introduce your child to new people, in distant lands, who do lots of exciting things -- read a book together! Check out our summer reading tips, cool recipes and other entertaining activities.

Ready, Set, Read!

School may be out, but reading is always in. Find out how to help your children sharpen their reading skills during the lazy days of summer. Go to Reading & Language.

Camp Out with It's My Life

Kids around a campfire.

If your tween is going to camp this summer, chances are she might be a little nervous. (You probably are too!) It's My Life, a PBS KIDS GO! site for tweens, has loads of advice and tips on how to get the most from the summer camp experience.

From preparing for camp to homesickness, you and your tween will find the answers here:

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