92. Enrichment activities over Screen Time; part 1

Click here to read the full BLOG POST related to this podcast, containing links to All that was discussed in this week's podcast. Abby & Emma join me on the podcast to share some ideas that are better than screen time! Most of us parents want summer to be flexible and fun for our kids, yet we don’t want that to mean they have complete freedom for their brains to wither away in front of a screen all day. We need a SUMMER SUCCESS PLAN for our kids that is fun, memorable, a change of pace that won’t break the bank, and it would be a bonus if our kids actually developed in key areas of life at the same time! That all seems a bit too much to ask for one summer, especially with the limited time we parents have to monitor and coordinate a meaningful break.  So, what’s going to motivate us to make this SUMMER SUCCESS PLAN?  Well, let me ask you a question:How many summers do we get with our children?Oh dear, that question kind of makes me hold my breath for a moment.  Suddenly the realization of  having only 18 or less summers with our growing kids makes the summer days so much more valuable.  It’s time to be intentional. Yes, summer should be full of leisure, fun, and rejuvenation but what it should not be is wasted.  Don’t waste this precious time.  Summer can be relaxing and developmental all at the same time! But it will require a little brainstorming and planning to make it fit both of those aspects into the limited 8-10 weeks we’ve got.How about I do the brainstorming and planning for you?  Or, at least I'm going to share my list with you and you can pick and choose the activities you think would work well at your house AND maybe it will help you think of activities that are JUST RIGHT for YOUR FAMILY!Don’t worry, these activities are not all parent-centered activities.  After all, our kids need time alone just as much as we adults crave time alone.  This post is about making the most of your child’s summer days.I would encourage you to pick out which of the following activities must be completed each day by your chilSend Val your encouragement and thoughts about the show.Support the showVisit Val's website: PracticallySpeakingMOM.comJoin Val's Facebook Group Intentional Mom, Strong FamilyFollow Val on Instagram and her Facebook Public Page Practically Speaking MOMWe're on a mission to strengthen families.Want to help cover some of the costs of the show? click here. A few dollars a month would help so much!Here's some other ways to give:Cash App: $valPSMPaypal: [email protected] with a credit card HEREAll donations will be used for the ministry. Gifts are not tax deductible. THANK YOU for partnering in this ministry to strengthen families and encourage intentional moms."May the Words of my mouth and the medit...