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As the days lengthen and the weather warms, parents search for Halal ways to keep their children amused. Along with other fun ideas, consider a simple walk in the neighborhood park or conservation area.

Step away from the Wii console, put down the MP3 player you paid too much money for and don’t waste another half hour watching a TV playing nothing but reruns for the next three months. Instead, get up and get out. Into nature, that is.

Summer's eight weeks can seem difficult for parents, who struggle to keep their kids engaged and enlightened amid the relaxation. This is a detailed, week-by-week guide to keep children ages 4 to 6 busy. 

Older kids and tweens can drown in technology during the summer if we're not careful. This is a sample summer plan for this age group that engages them offline in healthy and productive ways.