Summer Activities

A Joy-filled Guide to Chores for Kids

A Joy-filled Guide to Chores for Kids

As a parent, the daily juggle of responsibilities can sometimes feel overwhelming. From school runs to meal prep, there's a constant demand in our lives. However, embedded within this routine is an opportunity for something dreamy …

5 Ways to Create A Happy Home Vibe For Your Kids

5 Ways to Create A Happy Home Vibe For Your Kids

With the hectic schedules and craziness of life, it can be hard to have a happy home. But there are simple strategies that you'll find in this post to make your house feel like an oasis for your kids. Soothing their five senses will calm nerves and create a happy…

#1 Travel Secret for Vacation Planning with Kids

#1 Travel Secret for Vacation Planning with Kids

A gentle breeze accompanies warm rays of sunshine as the school year comes to a close. Excitement builds as school graduations announce summer vacation is ahead!


Assuming the kids will behave and everything works out, you only have to deal with the stress of organizing vacation plans so that summer is a big hit for everyone.

Goodbye Summer, Hello Class

Goodbye Summer, Hello Class

Some children may be eager to put the summer behind them, happily awaiting the adventures of a new grade with friends they may not have seen all summer, but there will be others who may be more hesitant about entering the new school year, as they anxiously consider new schedules, peer pressures, and homework. 

Parenting Hacks & Tips For A Stay-At-Home Summer

A GENTLE BREEZE ACCOMPANIES WARM RAYS of sunshine as the school year comes to a close. Excitement builds as winter clothes are packed away and plans for school graduation now take center stage. Children eagerly anticipate the summer months and wonder what adventures lie ahead.

For the busy mother whose to-do list is endless, little will change as the academic year concludes. The demands upon her time and energy are not regulated by seasons or the school calendar. Summer break may not hold the same level of excitement as it does for little ones. The mental creativity required to bring satisfaction to an expectant child may feel daunting for a weary mom!

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Excerpt taken from ‘Mother Matters’ article first published in the Montclair Local News, written by Parenting Coach & Columnist, Loyla Louvis, AACC.