7 Ways to Survive the Summer Break with Your Kids

Are you the kind of parent who cooks every night for your family? If so, congratulations! Proper nutrition is an ongoing concern in our country. But summer break comes with enough challenges. Give yourself permission to ease up on your cooking duties occasionally.

Giving yourself the occasional break from coking does two things. First, it gives you a break. And if you’re a parent, you deserve a break. Second, changing up the dinner routine once in a while gives the family an unexpected fun treat. Changing up daily routines is a simple way to give summer break a simple ‘spark.’

Summer Break Tip #2: Behold the Power of Play Dates!

Kids are social creatures, maybe more so than adults. If there’s one thing the last two years have taught us, it’s that people don’t function well in isolation. Companionship is a normal part of growing up, interacting in social environments teaches children important skills they’ll use for the rest of their lives.

If you live in a neighborhood with other children your kids get along with, contact the other parents about scheduling some play dates. The occasional play date gives your child valuable interaction with other kids. And it gives you a break from parenting.

Be sure to offer to return the favor. Having other kids in your home will give additional stimulation to your kids.

Summer Break Tip #3: Don’t Go it Alone

Closely related to number two, don’t try to get through the entire summer by yourself. Reach out to family members. If your parents live near you, ask them if they would like a visit from their grandkids.

Siblings, cousins, and other family members may also be willing to step in to lend a hand. And it’s not just getting some help with parenting duties now that your kids are home all day. It’s adult interaction for you.

If you are in a committed relationship, calling on family members to help with the kids can give you and your partner some valuable adult time. Go out to a restaurant. See a movie. Even the most devoted and dedicated parent needs a break. It’s healthy.

Summer Break Tip #4: Use Food Delivery Services

Do you find yourself wondering where you will find the time to get everything done you need during the summer? Cut back on the amount of running around you have to do. An easy way to save a ton of time is to use a grocery delivery service. Similar to Door Dash for fast food, these grocery delivery services bring your fruits, vegetables, meats, and canned goods right to your front door! What could be easier?

Summer Break Tip #5: Take Your Kids to the Library

If you feel comfortable going into public during this time of ongoing social distancing, your local library can be a wondrous place of fun and excitement for your children. While it may involve spending some extra time to do it, the dividends will pay off.

Kids who have never gone to their public library will be amazed at how libraries have changed over the years.

As a reading-themed school assembly performer traveling to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and now South Carolina, I’m amazed at how much libraries offer beyond just books.

Libraries have clubs, contests, and loads of fun activities. Introducing your kids to the local librarian can give them an entirely new world to explore. And those books can occupy their time at home, giving you a much-needed break during the day. It’s a win-win!

Summer Break Tip #6: Explore Day Camps

Do you have childcare centers or summer camps in your area? They can be a safe, wonderful way to occupy your kids during the day. Even if you have older kids, many daycares offer specialized summer programs specifically for school-age kids. Daycares often bring in special programs for these kids, including magic shows, contests, and even multi-week magic classes.

City-sponsored summer camps often have a wide variety of options for kids. From sports to arts and crafts, these weeks-long programs are a great way to introduce children to new activities and expand their horizons. And you can catch a breather!

Summer Tip #7: Assign Chores for Your Kids

Need help keeping up with your responsibilities at home during the summer? You’ve got free labor running around at your feet. I’m kidding about the ‘labor’ part. But even young children can help with certain tasks.

Assigning chores helps develop responsibility in kids. It’s not just about giving you a break. It’s about giving your kids an easy way to learn valuable life skills.

Rotate kids’ responsibilities over the summer to give them new experiences. They will develop additional skills that will serve them well for the rest of their lives.

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