4. Pick one epic thing you’ve never
done before. Have you ever camped
out in the backyard? Have you gone to
the zoo? Have you hiked all the trails
in your area? Pick one thing that will
make you child say, “Oh, that was the
summer we…” This defining moment
will make this summer stick out in their
minds as one of the best ever. Need some
ideas? Visit a nearby waterfall. Try out
a trampoline park. Give ice skating a
whirl. Host an incredible sleepover.
Find a local carnival or festival. Search
for free outdoor concerts. Watch a
drive-in movie.
5. Don’t throw away your routines.
Sure, you can adjust for summer and
be a little more lax, but if the routines
just disappear completely, you may see
more meltdowns out of your kids. Dr.
Laura Markham of ahaparenting.com
says that routines give children a sense
of security and help them learn self-
discipline. Setting up a good summer
routine will help you and your child feel
more structured and allows you have
a little more control over the chaos of
summer break.
The best tip of all is to just enjoy your
summer with your family. We don’t
get that many, so cherish this time and
dwell in gratitude.
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