The summer has not yet begun, but I have a sinking suspicion your summer is already planned...and it's probably pretty busy. With summer camp registrations beginning earlier and earlier it is hard not to look ahead. I completely understand.
I do want to share some articles that help remind me that balance is key. Children need down time.
The downside of no downtime for kids article highlights the wonderful benefits of unplanned family time.
The Washington Post tackled the issue in their Don't overschedule kids in the summer article. I appreciated the reminder to keep a schedule for our children. This is something that we might overlook.
Finally, The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is an incredible resource to learn about the benefits of play. Click here to read more.
Enjoy your weekend!
Sincerely,
Katherine
