Comments on: Setting up summer routines for kids

By: SSG Wifely

SSG Wifely — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:31:10 +0000

Ive come across this website through the grace of God as well! I have been so confused since school has been out of what I can do to put my kids on a structured Summer routine.This is actually my first time I will be disciplining myself to do this because like the reply mentioned above, I just breeze through the day just waiting for things to come up..I am so excited for some reason.I asked my husband to sit down and talk about changing the routine,laying down guidelines for our kids and he quickly responded with a “not interested” facial expression. So I’m taking this responsibility without any distractions. I came across this website and immediately knew in my heart what I had to do to keep my kids busy.
Mondays:arts&crafts day,
Tuesdays:Park Day & Picnic,
Wednesdays:Library reading program & Lean an Animal day
Thursdays:Pool Day with your friends,
Fridays:Movie night @ the on-base theatres!5&under are free!
*Key Guidelines:Stay with it! Let go of any unneccessary & unwanted thoughts that will hinder me sticking to our schedule.Anything can come up but I promised my kids we will be consistent and encourage one another!

By: pbs kids games

pbs kids games — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:25:35 +0000

Thank you for such a good blog. This is what I looked for.

By: Ang @ The Creative Mama

Ang @ The Creative Mama — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:51:08 +0000

This is a great topic Marci and I think you know what my little guy is up to. We are big advocates of routine here, but are also flexible with it – on an as needed basis. From the time my boys were a few months old they put themselves on a schedule that happened to work for all of us, and we have been so thrilled to see it move into toddlerhood and evolve as necessary.

Great reminder about a summer routine! Thanks also for linking up!

By: Abbie

Abbie — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:03:53 +0000

Marci,
I had to smile when I read this. I love this “preview” of what my family’s summers will be like in a few years. My children are a bit young for assigned chores (one can’t walk yet) but I do get them to help me when I am doing chores. Next week my son is starting pre-school summer session and for the first time ever we are going to need a set schedule. I am definitely going to use your tips and write down a paper schedule to keep on track! Thanks!
Abbie

By: Erika

Erika — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:17:15 +0000

Hmmm, I came, I read and I left yesterday. I’m sorry but this is all above my head. I can’t say my kids have a scheduled routine…there I said it! WooHoo! I was ashamed to say it but I did! Okay, they do have chores, they clean the kitchen at night, clean the bathroom, straighten up the living room, fold their laundry and put it away. That’s what they do right now and like Chele they get no allowance. Right now, I feel they need to learn the responsibility of living in a family and what that means. Anytime they go somewhere they are given anything they need to go but with only one parent working…they have to contribute because that’s part of being in a family.

I think it’s awesome that you are so efficient…I’m not. I basically breeze through life but I think the Lord has led me to your blog for a reason, to teach me the other way!

PS. I think my blog is longer than Chele’s! LOL (Sorry bout that)

By: Chele

Chele — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:48:18 +0000

Okay some Mom’s are going to think this is harsh but we don’t reward them other than good job, etc. We just don’t have the money for allowances. Also, our philosophy is that they need to learn it is a responsibility (a must) not to get a monetary thing in return. We were both brought up that way! Although, if we feel a reward is in need…they get a snack (something they don’t get daily is sweets) or something fun we will do (i.e. movie, play a game, those kinds of things). My oldest two are 11 and 13. They have a lot more to do. Like, taking the trash out, putting dishes away, dusting. Don’t get me wrong, I usually have to go behind them with everything. My 13 year old mows the lawn. For our 6 year old. She takes the laundry basket when full to the laundry room. Cleans her own room. Makes her bed. Things easier for her. As for the 3 year old. Really the only thing so far has been to clean up his toys. It all has worked for us so far. I will be adding more this summer too. Sorry I wrote my own blog here! You asked!!! LOL. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!!