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August 5, 2024 by Sofia

3 Tips for Surviving Summer With Kids at Home

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Summer is supposed to be magical, not just for kids but also for parents. It’s a time to enjoy spending time with your offspring and to get out into the world a little more than you would during the school year. Yet, despite all of the good times we are expected to have during the summer holidays, sometimes it’s a little more stressful for parents than we might imagine.

After all, it can be overwhelming trying to keep everyone entertained, not to mention happy, and maintain your sanity while doing it. Yet, surviving this summer with kids is totally possible if you know the right tips. Here are some of the best ways to not just survive but thrive this summer with kids at home.

Keep The Kids Cool

One of the biggest causes of tantrums or skipped naps is surging temperatures. When kids are overheated they get grumpy, and in many cases it can disrupt their behavior and sleep routine.

Keeping your house cool requires a little bit of preparation and a couple of tools. Make sure that you close the blinds and windows during peak sun hours of the day, and of course turn on fans throughout the house to keep airflow going.

Make sure to use your air conditioner if you have one, yet keep it at the highest temperature possible. This will help you from receiving an exorbitant electricity bill at the end of the month.

In addition to keeping the kids cool inside, make sure you do the same outside. You should avoid sunny parks with a lack of shade, and always make sure they have hats and sunglasses. Lastly, keep them cool by giving them something to sip on throughout the day. And when in doubt, ice cream is always a great treat on a hot summer day.

Get Out

It’s important that you get out and enjoy the world as much as possible. Kids will start to go stir-crazy if you keep them indoors for too long. Whether it’s going to the park, or getting out somewhere even further like the zoo or beach, outings are important for kids in the summertime.

Not only do they keep them entertained, but they’ll be less grumpy at the end of the day since they use up so much energy. Not to mention you’ll be building memories for them to cherish for the rest of their lives.

Revise Schoolwork

Even though kids may protest, revising schoolwork is essential to ensure they’re ready to go back to school. Consider enrolling them in an online class, otherwise, ask their teacher for a couple of revision exercises to go over at least a few times a week.

Despite how much they may complain in the beginning, they’ll thank you when they go back to school and they feel like they’re still familiar with the lesson materials.

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Hey! I'm Sofia, mother or two and happily married to my husband, Lorenzo. We believe family is the most important thing in life today. People can get easily distracted by all the business life brings. This blog is dedicated to helping you navigate life and spend more time with your family!

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