Every year school lets out and the summer months simply race
by. It is easy to spend the entire three month break simply planning your
summer, only to find that August has come to soon. For work at home moms and
dads, planning out your summer in detail is critical to surviving the time
spent together at home. Whether going to a family fun center, or coming up with
activities at home, here are a few steps to help you plan your summer.
1. Plan Your Calendar on a Week by Week Basis
Print out a few more blank calendar pages than you need in
case you need to make several drafts. First, jot down any definite events you
already have scheduled for the summer, such as vacations, camps, holidays, day
trips, and houseguests. Include any work-related deadlines, business travels,
or other important dates. This provides you with a rough idea of what days you
will need a plan for managing your time spent on work and on playing with your
kids.
2. Set up Your Summer Day Care Plan
With your calendar set up, start thinking about when you
have deadlines for work, and when you might need to place your children in the
care of someone else. Summer camps often fill up as early as February, and
summer is prime time for babysitters. Whether you enroll your kids in daycare
or simply have them stay with the grandparents, having these options will allow
you some time to manage work and family.
3. Plan a Few Activities to Have On Hand
On days where the kids complain of boredom from being stuck
at home, consider taking them to a museum or family fun center where they can
explore ideas and learn. If your children are old enough to play without direct
supervision at all times, a fun center is a great way for your kids to get some
exercise and stimulation, as well as a good meal.
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