Finishing school, starting camp, and looking forward to family vacations all make summer exciting for children. However, because of unemployment or concerns about the economy, many families have postponed or canceled summer plans, disappointing children who were looking forward to the yearly family trip or other summertime activities. Yet, cutting back on family budgets does not have to mean cutting back on fun, nor do fun family activities have to break the bank. Summer vacation is an ideal opportunity for families to share in healthy activities, increase physical activity and make a greater effort to eat right.
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