My kids helped me come up with this list, amidst laughter and some tears (happy I hope). So without further ado, life lessons from the sandy shore.

1) You don't need a surfboard to surf

2) Boogie boards give you carpet burn on your tummy

3) There are bugs in the sand that bite you

4) Electronics aren't so great in the sun

5) Sunburn hurts

6) The ocean floor can disappear from