Long summer days without the rushing and time constraints that come with the school year sound heavenly. Lazy days relaxing in the hammock and swimming until dark, then sleeping in and doing it all over again. Thats how I wanted my summer to go. But with two little ones running around, that just wasn't realistic. As an elementary school teacher, I know that kids thrive on routine. And setting up a simple routine always ensures smoother days but just the word "routine" seems to go against the … [Read more...]
POYEL: Summer Schedule
Now that summer has officially arrived, are you prepared for it? While most of us hope our summers will be filled with long days languishing in the sun, the reality can often be quite different. Since my kids are still small, I've yet to experience the abrupt change of pace that can accompany school being out for the year. This post from the New York Time's Motherlode blog has opened my eyes a bit as to what awaits me: "the need to suddenly create and manage a different structure … [Read more...]