{"id":66,"date":"2010-07-28T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-07-28T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/jennifercares\/2010\/07\/caring-questions-summertime-daydreams.html"},"modified":"2010-07-28T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-07-28T10:00:00","slug":"caring-questions-summertime-daydreams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/jennifercares\/2010\/07\/caring-questions-summertime-daydreams.html","title":{"rendered":"Caring Questions: Summertime Daydreams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 4th of July has come and gone, the heat is on all around the country&#8230;sure signs that we are firmly into the summer season. Spending time during these sunny days with those we care for gives us a nice opportunity to take a little mental vacation, and grow closer to your loved ones through some caring conversations.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>Here are some summer-related questions to get you started:<\/p>\n<p>1.&nbsp; What was your favorite summer vacation and why?<\/p>\n<p>2.&nbsp; Did you ever experience damage or loss due to dangerous summer weather? <\/p>\n<p>3.&nbsp; What is your favorite summertime activity?<\/p>\n<p>4.&nbsp; What kinds of things did you do with friends during summer vacation?<\/p>\n<p>5.&nbsp; What&#8217;s your favorite summer food?<\/p>\n<p>Build stronger relationships this week.&nbsp; Maaximize your minutes!<\/p>\n<p>j.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 4th of July has come and gone, the heat is on all around the country&#8230;sure signs that we are firmly into the summer season. 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