Summer, Swimming, Beach

Heading on Spring Break woohoooooo!!! Looking for family games to play on the beach and at the house. Elementary aged. I'm going to try really hard to be good with my phone and keep it away, so something I would enjoy as well. Does this even exist? Thanks!

Curious as to everyone’s favorite food to bring to the lake/beach? Dips, apps, anything to share. Looking for ideas! Thanks!

I have elementary aged kids and as Summer approaches I’m finding myself panicking a bit. I love my children but 3 months in the heat while balancing work is just a lot. I wish we could spend the Summer traveling but it’s not in the cards for us, we have one vacation planned to look forward to. Any advice for how to make it through?

Anyone have recs for a wide brim sun hat that can get wet but still look somewhat cute?

Looking for advice on any good products/shampoos or home remedies for chlorine green hair for my very blonde daughter. We have done the special swim shampoos, tried conditioner before she swims, rinse it right away, etc. She hates a swim cap and we are barely into swimming weather and it’s already mermaid green!

I have a 15 month old baby who loves water. I would love to get her into swim lessons but don’t want it to be a waste of time doing the classes since she already has no problem with water in her face or even me dunking her in water. I’ve heard a lot about those survival classes. I’d love to hear the good and the bad for any class/place! Thank you in advance!

Hi, I guess I’m officially old bc I’m excited to order a long sleeved rash guard for the summer. Any links or places I should look? Does a chic rash guard exist? Thanks!

What’s your game plan for screens this Summer? I like the idea of earning screen time (with a cap). Curious to hear some of your ideas. Thanks for sharing!

I’m struggling with accepting the reality that the vast majority of moms are given the job of completely planning and running the summer itinerary. This is particularly mind blowing when both parents are working. Why does all the planning, registering, coordinating with friends and driving fall on to moms? Is anyone doing this differently and have advice for how to help me get to a good place about this?

I grew up going to sleep away camps, but they scare me a little more these days with all the technology, social media and stories these days about counselors/teachers etc doing inappropriate things?! At what age do you feel comfortable sending the kids, and how do you know if they are mature enough to tell someone if they get put into a bad situation or make sure they can stand up for themselves?!

Hi! We are hosting an outdoor adventure camp this summer and I’ll include the link below but wondering what other favorite summer camps in or near Austin you guys prefer for 4-10 year olds?! https://waypointacademy.school/

So my husband grew up going to overnight summer camp and I did not. We have a soon to be second grade daughter and wondering about overnight summer camp next summer. Not sure I love the idea of it. Anyone have general advice on this topic? Would love any insight for both sides of the argument!

My daughter’s hair is legit crunchy after a summer of swimming!! We cut 3 inches off, condition a lot but it’s still soooo crunchy and stiff. Send tips for getting her hair back to normal!!!