Summer is normally a time for fun with friends. Instead parents are desperately trying to keep everyone from pandemic pandemonium.

Parade Magazine’s 125 Ideas for Avoiding Cabin Fever with Kids can help.  Most of the ideas are simple and you can probably get them going with things you already have around the house . Think cardboard, baking, e-visits to worldwide zoos, museums and cool sites, indoor picnics, pet training, dance parties, games and more.  Challenge them with these 101 riddles,  have them learn card tricks, or if you dare, try these 25 home science experiments.  If the kids are missing a vacation – perhaps a Disney vacation – here’s a way to enjoy favorite Disney rides virtually!   If all else fails: Puppies!!  These live streams of puppies, kittens,  penguins, bears, manatees and more  will bring a smile to everyone’s face, even exasperated parents.

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