Summer is perfect for family time and playing outdoors, and sometimes that makes meal planning a little tough! Today I’m sharing some of our favorite family-friendly summer recipes. Most of them are very easy, and all of them have been big hits with my kids! Family-Friendly Summer Recipes I love getting together with friends for …
For most bilingual children who attend school in the majority language, long school days, homework, and extra-curricular activities, unfortunately mean there is often little time for minority language activities before bedtime. As parents aiming to bring up bilingual or multilingual children, once school starts it can feel as if the majority language has a monopoly …
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The summer solstice happens in the northern hemisphere around June 20-22 and in the southern hemisphere around December 20-22. It’s roughly defined as the longest day/shortest night of the year, which also means the sun is at its greatest potency. The days will now become progressively shorter until the winter solstice. If you want your …
Are you looking for some delicious ways to cool off during the final days of summer? Look no further! South Asia ( the countries of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and the Maldives) are no strangers to hot weather. In fact, temperatures can reach as high as 117 °F in India! Today, …
Midsummer is the celebration of the longest day of the year. It is one of the oldest celebrations in human history. One can see the original pagan roots steeped in the current practices of midsummer—the traditional dresses, dancing around the maypole, wearing flowers in your hair, and celebrating fertility in many ways and always with …
