Summer Planning

Summer is almost here and your children will have a lot more time on their hands, so it is important to get ahead of the game and start planning for this and here are a few things to consider.

First, even though it is summer, our children still need structure. It may be enjoyable to stay up late and sleep half the day away, but it is a good practice to maintain a reasonable bedtime and time for being up and about. This will help them to make the most of their free time and allow them to have a regular routine that is easier to re-adapt to when school is back in the fall. Second, learning does not stop just because school is out. Make sure that your children pick up a book from time to time to exercise their brains, and as your family is able, spend time in places like the library or in nature and spend time learning together, perhaps cultural things that you can impart or learn together. The more effort you put into planning will make the opportunity much more valuable and it doesn’t need to break the bank. Lastly, make sure that your children are not spending too much time in front of a screen; computers, video games, phones, or television and make sure that they get plenty of movement on the nice days. Physical activity is healthy for them, and if you are able to join them it is healthy for you!

It is important to set an example for them and helps you to spend quality time together. All this can build memories and these times go fast!