Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2606: Summer Quality Time with Your Kids AND Finding Your Summer Routine by Julie Morgenstern on Advice for Parents
May 30, 2025
Discover practical tips for busy parents to create meaningful family routines this summer. Learn how to blend structure with spontaneity, keeping boredom at bay while fostering connection. Explore strategies for transforming everyday tasks into family bonding moments and preserving essential routines. Identify five key touch points that can guide your summer days, ensuring they're filled with both relaxation and memorable activities.
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Convert Homework Time to Family Time
- Convert homework time into family activity time during summer evenings.
- Let kids choose activities like walks, games, or reading together to foster connection.
Mindfully Transition to Family Time
- Transition mindset after work to genuinely connect with family on arrival.
- Show happiness to see your family to foster positive home interactions.
Keep Summer Routines Consistent
- Keep basic routines like wake-up, bedtimes, and chores during summer.
- Maintaining some routine helps children avoid disorientation and eases fall transition.