Summer Planning
One of the biggest challenges for parents in relation to summer vacation when the kids are out of school for 12 weeks is what to do about childcare. Most people in the US only get two weeks of vacation. If there is no full-time stay-at-home parent in the household, you’re going to have to make arrangements for childcare, but hopefully without spending a fortune. Here are some suggestions.
Grandparents or Other Relatives
If family members live locally and have time on their hands, this could be the perfect solution. Your kids will be with people you trust and if they are being cared for in your home, they should have most of what they need to keep them occupied. You might not have to pay your parents or sibling, but do find nice ways to show how much you appreciate them. Continue reading
Is there anything worse than being cooped up in the house with the kids on rainy days in the middle of summer break? It doesn’t matter if you’re staying at home or you’re on vacation somewhere. If you’re dealt several days of non-stop rain, it’s time to come up with some rainy day summer activities.
At Home
Use the occasionally rainy day at home during summer to relax and recharge. Snuggle up on the couch, read, watch a movie, catch up on your favorite TV show or play some board games. Give yourself permission to just rest and relax. Take a nap.
That’s all good and well, but once you’re stuck in the house for several days, it’s time to get a little more creative. This is particularly important when you have small kids at home. The go stir-crazy pretty quickly. Continue reading
