School Vacations: Older Child

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Free Programs in Oswego Area

I would like to know of some free programs and fun inexpensive things to do with my 4 year old and 8 year old daughters this summer.

Spring Vacation

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Spring Break Vacation Idea's

Good afternoon all!!!! My family and I are gonig to be taking our first family "get away" vacation this Spring Break! We originally thought about San Antonio with Sea World, but have since then changed our minds and thought about a ski resort vacation!! Or something of that nature! Can anyone recommend an awesome place where you had a total blast?!? We would like to keep it around $1500-$2000 total for everything! We have thought about NM or CO but have not decided yet on what resort! We would also like to fly (from TX) and would like to...

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Spring Break Beaches

I know Fall is barely on us, but I'm thinking ahead for spring break :) I'm...

Summer School

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9-Year-old Asking About Sex

My daughter has asked me what the word sex means and what sex is. She is 9. I explained to her that some questions are very difficult to answer and that I would like some time to think about it so I answer it the best way I can. She accepted that but I feel I need to give her an answer soon. Any suggestions? How much should a 9-year-old know? It's obvious someone, probably a kid at school, has used the word or talked about it. Otherwise she wouldn't be asking. I do realize she could have also gotten it from TV. We have already talked about...

Summer Vacation

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What Are You Doing This Summer?

What is your family doing during summer vacation, and what are your kids ages? We camp, a LOT. It's cheap, the kids like it, we can bring the dog. It's win-win for us. We didn't camp at all last summer because the baby was so young. This year, I'M CAMPING! I have to get out of the house... and I don't want to waste another summer. We camp on (meaning, either on an island or on land right next to) the James River. Free place to camp? Oh HECK yes. My fiance's a little nervous about bringing the baby, now 17 months... my feel is, he's...