Green Child Magazine Summer 2015 | Page 11

• Take advantage of the sunshine. It’s difficult NOT to be happy on a gorgeous, sunny day, isn’t it? Get outside when nature allows the chance, whether it’s just to garden or do yard work while the kids run around, or on a more structured nature walk. Just be sure to use natural sun protection for any prolonged exposure! • Establish a family reading time. meal plan for when things get busy again. • Allow for unstructured play. Okay, most of us do this during the summertime, anyway, but the point here is to create the habit, then see it through. Allow for an allotted t