What to Do on Winter Break

Many of you are in the thick of winter break this week. For some I'm sure that means so fabulous vacation to someplace warmer or maybe someplace colder. But those for whom the temperature doesn't change may be trying to get some work done while the kids are home, and winter break is not so fabulous. (And just think spring break is just around the corner!)

This week-long school holiday in many districts means another week of figuring out child care. At this time of year--with snow days, sick days, teacher professional development days and holidays--it can feel like the kids are never in school. So what's a WAHM to do? Try some of these ideas:

• Winter Break Things to Do
• Independent Activities for Kids
• No School Today! What's a Parent to Do?
• Teach Kids to Cook
• Books Any Kid Can Read

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