School's Out for Summer!
It's that time of year again – the kids are out of school for the summer and they're already bored, and come looking to you for something to do. Weather your child is 5 or 18, it is important to keep them busy, safe, and far away from trouble this summer. Here are a few helpful ideas to ensure that your child has a productive, fun, and safe summer!
Preschool – Middle School Aged Children
Summer Programs – Check with your local town to see if they offer any local summer programs or camps. Summer camp is a great way for your child to stay busy, have fun, and meet new friends. Before choosing a camp or program, be sure that they are certified and are a trust-worthy camp. Ask friends and family with children for suggestions.
Hydrate – Make sure your child is well hydrated at all times during the summer. If they are hanging out with friends and having a good time, they may not remember to drink fluids. A great idea to help keep them hydrated is to keep a lot of bottled water in the refrigerator, and offer it to them and their friends.
Activities – Try to set up a schedule of activities to keep your child busy this summer. Check with your local town to see if they offer any programs such as reading programs, a community pool, etc. Try to keep your child constantly active.
High School Aged Children
Keep your teen busy – If you will not be around to supervise your teen, try to keep them busy to help keep them out of trouble. A way to keep your teen busy while you're gone is to give them a list of chores to accomplish before you get home. If necessary, try offering them money for each chore accomplished. This will help keep them busy and out of trouble, while keeping your house clean at the same time. A win, win situation!
Who, what, where, why, when – Ask these 5 questions when your teen is going out with their friends. Know who their friends are, what they will be doing, where they will be doing it, why they will be doing what they are doing, and when they will be doing it. Try to get their friends cell phone numbers in case there is an emergency.
Summer Jobs – Aid in helping your teen find a summer job. By getting a job, your child will be able to learn the role of responsibility, along with the value of a dollar. Having a job will also keep your teen busy, helping keep them out of trouble.
By following a few of these tips, you're closer to a more stress-less summer vacation. Don't forget to keep them active and busy and safe this summer!
Preschool – Middle School Aged Children
Summer Programs – Check with your local town to see if they offer any local summer programs or camps. Summer camp is a great way for your child to stay busy, have fun, and meet new friends. Before choosing a camp or program, be sure that they are certified and are a trust-worthy camp. Ask friends and family with children for suggestions.
Hydrate – Make sure your child is well hydrated at all times during the summer. If they are hanging out with friends and having a good time, they may not remember to drink fluids. A great idea to help keep them hydrated is to keep a lot of bottled water in the refrigerator, and offer it to them and their friends.
Activities – Try to set up a schedule of activities to keep your child busy this summer. Check with your local town to see if they offer any programs such as reading programs, a community pool, etc. Try to keep your child constantly active.
High School Aged Children
Keep your teen busy – If you will not be around to supervise your teen, try to keep them busy to help keep them out of trouble. A way to keep your teen busy while you're gone is to give them a list of chores to accomplish before you get home. If necessary, try offering them money for each chore accomplished. This will help keep them busy and out of trouble, while keeping your house clean at the same time. A win, win situation!
Who, what, where, why, when – Ask these 5 questions when your teen is going out with their friends. Know who their friends are, what they will be doing, where they will be doing it, why they will be doing what they are doing, and when they will be doing it. Try to get their friends cell phone numbers in case there is an emergency.
Summer Jobs – Aid in helping your teen find a summer job. By getting a job, your child will be able to learn the role of responsibility, along with the value of a dollar. Having a job will also keep your teen busy, helping keep them out of trouble.
By following a few of these tips, you're closer to a more stress-less summer vacation. Don't forget to keep them active and busy and safe this summer!