]> http://www.connectforkids.org/taxonomy/term/621/all en http://www.connectforkids.org/node/4215 <p>Summertime. For many, it’s a season of carefree memories colliding with stressful, expensive realities, as busy parents try to figure out how to keep the kids busy, safe and entertained. Linda Baker looks at the challenges, especially for low- and moderate-income families. </p> After School Activities CFK Articles Sports & Recreation Tight Budgets Mon, 22 May 2006 13:23:48 -0500 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/1822 <p>During the school year many children are provided with breakfast and lunch through federal and state programs, but when summer comes around many of these children lose the valuable nutrition they need.</p> All ages Kids & Community National Nutrition Tight Budgets Weblinks Mon, 22 May 2006 13:19:53 -0500 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/1812 <p>The National Association for the Education of Young Children has put<br /> together a list of ideas of summer activities for caregivers and children to do together. Most of these activities are free and i</p> After School Time All ages Kids & Community National Tight Budgets Weblinks Mon, 22 May 2006 13:19:27 -0500 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/1105 <p>For many of us, summer calls to mind picnics, hikes, days on the water and nights chasing fireflies under the stars. The Sierra Club's Youth in Wilderness Project helps connect urban and low-income youth to the great outdoors, first-hand.</p> Sports & Recreation Tight Budgets Weblinks Mon, 22 May 2006 13:20:21 -0500