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Are you looking forward to a slower pace, extra freedom, and more relaxation with your kids this summer? Do you ever start off the summer full of hope and expectation, only to become discouraged and frustrated either because the pace is NOT slower, or suddenly everyone is bored?
Having a “successful” summer – whatever that means to you – can be tricky! We all need to recharge and relax, we often yearn for some unscheduled down-time, we want to connect with our kids in fun and meaningful ways, and many of us tend to do better with some type of routine to keep the days running smoothly. How do we balance all of that?
Well, we probably won’t get it all just right every day. But today we’d like to share a blog post from Creative With Kids that is super helpful for the intentional parent who wants to start off with a plan and a few simple ideas to keep in mind:
Keep Summer Freedom from Turning Into Frustration – 5 Top Tips
These tips are doable, practical, and great for kids of all ages, but especially for families with young ones. Having a flexible, basic plan like this can help set you up for a smoother summer.
What’s a “successful” summer to you? Having nothing on the calendar? Meaningful family activities? Extended vacations? Leave a comment and let us know your hopes for summer, as well as any tips of your own:
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