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Back To School
Growing up, the marketing slogan that I used to hate was called “back to cool,” as a way to get teens on board with leaving their summer activities to return to school. It’s a tough sell, getting kids and teens back to school from a summer of fun, but there are a few things families can do to help ease the transition. As a parent, be mindful that the first few weeks of any transition can be stressful. New schedules, new responsibilities and sometimes depending on the ages of your children, new social situations, can all be stressful. Help your … Read more
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Kids Holiday Parties at You’re Fired
Mark your Calendars! Our Annual Kids Holiday Parties will be held Monday, December 6th and Wednesday, December 8th from 3pm – 8pm at all Studios. Children 12 and under will not be charged a Studio Fee, and they can paint a free ornament (while supplies last) with any other purchase. We will supply hot cocoa, juice, and Holiday Treats.
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The School Year to Summer Transition
Keeping children’s minds stimulated throughout the summer months. As the school year winds down, teachers say they’re often approached by worried parents seeking a road map to get through the summer. Their advice is quite simple: Chill out. Make the summer fun and find ways to incorporate educational themes into the activities children choose to participate in. “Have fun, explore, just don’t let them sit inside and watch TV all summer,” said one Chicago area teacher at Whitney Young High School and also the mother of two young children. What makes summer so valuable is that children have the time … Read more
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August – National Family Fun Month
Did you know that August is National Family Fun Month? And while there are a lot of ways to have fun as a family, we are promoting the You’re Fired experience with a Family Fun Guarantee. Bring your whole family to our Studio this month, (everybody has to come!), and if you don’t have MORE fun than you expected to have, we will return your families studio fees. BUT if you do have MORE fun than expected, drop us an email and tell us about your experience, and we will email you free studio fees for your families next visit! … Read more
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Ten tips to handle the holiday hustle and bustle
Isn’t this time of year supposed to be fun and relaxing? Instead, for many of us, it’s hectic and crazy. If you’re a college student, you’re probably preparing to take your final exams. If you’re in sales, you’re giving it one last push to meet your goals. If you work in health care, everybody’s coming in with what ever happens to be going around. On top of what’s going on in our work lives, we also have decorations to put up, Christmas cards to send, and cookies to bake. Here’s a list of tips to hopefully make this time of … Read more
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