Monday, July 22, 2013


 

Enjoy Summer With The Kids

In summer things tend to be more relaxed.  I think it’s a great time to connect or reconnect with family or friends who we lose contact with throughout the year.  I see some families going on vacation, visiting loved ones, or just enjoying their time with the kids closer to home.  I think that’s great.  But I notice there are other parents who want to help their kids so much they lose sight of what is really important.  Time spent with them.

 Even though it may not seem like it, we don’t have all the time in the world with our kids.  Out time with them is finite.  One minute they are children the next, they are off to college and on with their adult lives.  Some parents are placing their children in day camp, summer school and other activities all summer long.  As far as I am concerned, that is a continuation of the grinding school year. Recently, I questioned a group of third graders and asked them the best time they ever had in life - period.  Every one of them talked about time spent directly with family.  They all talked about specific times spent with family members.   They talked about what made these times special and they spoke about these times fondly.  When they are 100 years old they will never forget the time spent with uncle Joe, Frank, Mike, Nick etc. 

It’s ok to send your child to summer school for academic enrichment or day camp to be with friends but let’s also take time to be with the children. Building memories and creating character.

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