2/24/2023 0 Comments Summer memories![]() ![]() Here are a few tips for using the library with kids this summer. If it’s too overwhelming start with the online version of your library and ask them to type in keywords they are interested in and see what comes up in search. ![]() Give them time to explore the shelves and find what they’re really interested in. Here are a few quick summer activity ideas to get you started below… Visit the Library OFTENĪ trip to the library can be a window into their interests. There are lots of ways to connect with your child and yes these are work during the school year but I know our schedules get a little busier and summertime honestly fosters this time for connecting and building stronger relationships. SHARE on FACEBOOK Ways to Make Summer Memories and Connect Take time this summer to really get to know your child the age that they are right now. Summer can get crazy and a hot mess at times but at the end of the day when your head hits the pillow reflect on what mattered most during your day… your parent and child connections. Even when you’re in the midst of sibling fights, backseat complainers, disorganized rooms from all that extra playtime or even digging through wet swimsuits and towels to discover that the screen lid was left open in your swim bag cherish your summer moments with the kids. So with this thought and my experience, I want to share with you embrace your summers.Īfter having one child move away…. I want to shout to everyone I know that’s a parent that summers are a true gift with your child. Many of it is truly beneficial but sometimes I have to pause for a moment and realize that I’ve been parenting for 29 years there are some experiences that I’ve been through quite a bit more than others in my same shoes with little ones at home. I’ve noticed a trend of bloggers with very young children that want to share advice about parenting. I’m saying this not to create stress that no one needs in their lives but as a way to press pause for a moment and truly realize how quickly childhood has the potential to be over so quickly. ![]() It hit me that summer would forever be different with my first born.ĭoing the math I realized that his sister wasn’t that far behind him even though she just finished elementary school and our youngest just finished Kindergarten. Honestly, although I’ve always loved summer vacation, I never really thought about it until my son was off at college about to graduate and was moving away permanently to his new job in a new state. I shared this image above on facebook as summer started and judging by the 800+ shares ,likes and comments I can see that I’m not alone in wanting to make sure that this one counts! The past few summers I’ve seen a quote floating around about the fact that we only have 18 summers in our childhood. Use All The Photo Features on Your Cell Phone. ![]()
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