Milestonesforlife

Don’t let the dog days of summer stress you and your little ones out! Get a fun calendar (ie Thomas the Train, Hannah Montanna) that your child can hang on his/her wall and plan out your summer together. Let your child fill it in themselves with special events such as picnics, vacations, trips to the zoo, swim dates, etc.

This way, you’ll both realize where the gaps are and you can plan accordingly for those gaps. Be sure to include back to school dates and perhaps shopping for school dates so they have something to look forward to.

If you have Tutors or summer camps planned, be sure they’re integrated accordingly. Make reference to the calendar when your children ask questions about upcoming events and be sure to hang it in a place so both can see.

Make setting Summer expectations fun! and include the little ones in the decision making!