About Parenting: Gearing Up for the Long Weekend

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Parenting From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor I can't believe we've reached Labor Day. The unofficial end of summer, this three-day weekend hopefully gives families a chance to spend some quality time together before the craziness of back-to-school begins. And if your kids are already back in the classroom, Labor Day weekend is an opportunity to take a break, relax and fire up that barbecue one last time. Weekend Breakfast Ideas for Dads and Kids Want a great start to the Labor Day weekend? Wayne shares one of his boyhood family traditions of making breakfast in the kitchen with dad. As long as mom gets to eat in bed, I'm all for it. Search Related Topics:  father's roles  cooking  family activities Weekend Travel Ideas If you are thinking about heading out of town this holiday weekend, April's got a comprehensive weekend travel guide that includes destinations in all 50 states! Search Related Topics:  family vacations  travel with kids  road trips Taking Back the Family Weekend Planning on doing a big clean up this weekend? Want to get organized for school? If so, Katherine asks you to reconsider. She offers up some great tips for getting things done during the week, so weekends can be left for families. Search Related Topics:  family time  family activities  family routines 30 Things to Do Before Summer Ends So you've eaten breakfast, the house is clean -- what should you do with the rest of your weekend? Jennifer knows! Her list of 30 things to do before summer ends is a great cap to your three day end of summer fun fest. Search Related Topics:  summer activities  having fun  visitations Related Searches Parenting Children Parenting 101 Parenting Tips Child Parenting Parenting Kids Featured Articles Getting a Handle on Screen Time Host a Backyard Movie Party Test Taking Tips for Kids How to Raise a Swimmer Babies Learn Words Before Birth Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Nursery Prep 101 What You Really Need in Baby's Nursery How to Buy a Crib Choosing a Changing Table Advertisement