Organizing Your Kid's Summer

It's that time of the year again when school is out and the kids need something to do. Many families send their kids to a day camp all day when both parents work. If you are one of the lucky parents who is home all summer, or your kids are old enough to be home all summer, then it is time to organize your kid’s summer. You certainly do not want to spend the summer hearing, "I don’t have anything to do". If your child is old enough to stay home while you work, but not old enough to get a job, then a daily list is definitely the way to go. Allow them some time to do the things they want to do, but add chores you need done. Older kids can help with many projects like painting the deck, mowing the lawn, weeding the garden, or washing the windows. Doing their laundry, dusting, and vacuuming can be a weekly task.

If you are home all summer with your child, then daily chores will help keep them busy for a few hours a day. Helping with a project will also keep them busy. Any project you plan to work on can use an extra hand. Trips to the pool, library and park can still be a part of the summer but getting some projects done will help you and teach your kids responsibility.

The list should start our detailed so they get the hang of how to schedule a day. Put in times too as this will help them to schedule in the future. Be sure to include a few things they like to do such as video games or television. Just make sure you are limiting them just sitting around. Get them outside for much of the day with duties like walking the dog or taking a walk.

Arts and crafts can also be on the daily schedule for kids