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In a few weeks our kids will be home for the summer, and our daily schedules will change drastically. A lot of jokes, angst and dread can surround this time of year. Let’s start as we mean to go on! In this episode, we are sharing some of our favorite tips for designing our summer. We touch on creating and setting boundaries from the start, letting our kids be and resisting screen entertaining. If we have learned anything this year, it is that being fluid and available for change can help us live in the present and create a calm atmosphere in our homes. As we let them be free to work through the B word (boredom!) we will come out the other side with having enjoyed our summer together!Related EpisodesHow to: Create Pockets of PeaceHOW TO Parent Less and Love it MoreThe Martyr Effect. HOW TO Stop Offering Ourselves at the Altar of ParentingInterview with Dr. Mary Wilde: How to Joyfully Ride the Waves of Parenthood Without Drowning in ThemEncouraging Independent Play and Letting Go of GuiltTime Stamps10:00 - Summer bucket list11:56 - Beware of over scheduling17:00 - It's not our job as a parent to entertain our kids20:45 - Importance of completing your essentials during the summer22:27 - Consider eliminating screens23:41 - Embrace boredom27:23 - Give them a chore if they are bored29:11 - The moment of "reaching" when we slow down34:20 - Remind them to clean up35:15 - Take the time to teach them more household skills during the summer36:00 - Open the buffet39:00 - Set the expectation & infrastructure at the beginning45:34 - Verbally state your expectations46:01 - Let go of control47:31 - Children can contribute to the familyThank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes:Open Find the Magic in the podcast appScroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alwaysfelicia.substack.com/subscribe
