How to Structure Your Child's Summer Break

Summer is here! ☀️ Or at least nearly here for most of us. And while the kids may be free for shenanigans for a few weeks, parents often are not. Whether that’s because you’re working, have younger children who need attention, or you simply don’t want a kid at your heel all summer complaining about having nothing to do, it’s time to make a game plan. And I’ve got an easy one to share with you that’ll make summer break manageable (and dare I say fun?) for everyone. This is going to be particularly helpful if you have a child who’s prone to the “I’m booooored” woes and expect you to cure it. In this episode we’ll chat about: The role parents take on during summer that you should drop immediately Why a routine vs a schedule is a better option for summers The 3 things you definitely want to include in that routine Plus the boundary you want to set from the very start of summer break if you have any intention of getting anything done during the next few weeks. Feeling the summer vibes and excitement? Me too! Let’s kick it off with a great start by preparing for it now. Grab the Scripts to Manage the Top 10 Crazy-Making Behaviours: prnt.link/scripts Watch the video recording here: Join the Parenting Posse: prnt.link/group the Mudroom is recorded live every Wednesday at 1:30pm ET/ 12:30pm CT/ 10:30am PT on Facebook: facebook.com/arfamilyservices