Avoid the #SummerSlide with Soleil Moon Frye | Plus, $50 Target Gift Card Giveaway w/ 10 Books!

School’s been out for a few weeks here in New York and my kids are becoming “Summer Bums.” They want to sleep in, stay indoors (they are complaining it’s too hot — Hello! It’s Summer!) and just play video games.

Well, I surprised them when I told them I would give them each a weekly packet they would have to complete for this summer.

They whined, complained and they gave me the evil eye. I don’t care. I know it’s summer and they have had a hectic year trying to get good grades but it’s been proven by researchers, that during the summer months, students lose their reading skills — a trend known as “Summer Slide.”

Recognizing this trend, Target and Soleil Moon Frye (Punky Brewster!) has committed to helping parents avoid the Summer Slide.

I’m proud to help Target spread the word on the Summer Slide awareness. I’m also happy to have had the wonderful opportunity to interview Soleil Moon Frye where she provided answers to my emailed questions. Check out the video below:

;

And now for the giveaway!

HOW TO ENTER

Answer this question:

How are you keeping your children smart this summer? I would love for you to share your helpful tips!

FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRIES

1- Follow @NewYorkChica on Twitter and Tweet this (You can tweet this ONCE a day, if you like):

I just entered to win a a $50 @Target GC from @newyorkchica http://bit.ly/N8OCvk #SummerSlide #giveaway Ends 7/31

2- “Like” New York Chica on Facebook. If you liked New York Chica already (thanks!), just say so in the comment.

3- Subscribe by email for free updates. If you’re already a confirmed email subscriber (thanks!), just state it in the comment.

4- Comment on any other post from the last month for 3 extra entries. Let me know which post you commented on and add in the comment by posting, “Entry #1, Entry#2″. Thx

5- Add me in your circle via Google Plus for 2 extra entries. Add in the comment by posting, “Entry #1, Entry#2″. Thx (Look at sidebar).

6- Post this giveaway onto your Facebook page to spread the word and send link.

7- Post this giveaway onto your Google Plus page and send link.

**Giveaway ends on July 31, 2012 – Midnight.**

**For official giveaway rules, please click here.**

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. Target provided me with this giveaway package to share with my readers at no cost. This sweepstakes is only open to U.S. residents 18 years or older. Please note that we cannot ship product to a P.O. Box. All opinions shared are my own.