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Make a plan to spend summer time together
The best thing about summer is the opportunity it affords for family time. Make the most of this time--it is fleeting and will be gone before you know it. You can:
- Spend early evenings with your child. If you are at work all day, you may not see your child until the early evening. Involve your child in making dinner. Eat together as a family. Then take a brief walk or do an errand with your child. Make these early evening hours all about you and your child.
- Devote at least one summer weekend just to spending time with your child. If you are fortunate enough to be going on a vacation, this may be the time you can spend. But if not, schedule at least one "staycation" weekend. Plan it in advance and ask your child what he would like to do each day. Grant his wishes as your budget and time allow.
- Stay in touch during the day. If you are at work, call your child every few hours to see how he is and if he needs anything.
Reprinted with permission from the May 2012 issue of Parents Still make the difference!® (Middle School Edition) newsletter. Copyright © 2012 The Parent Institute®, a division of NIS, Inc.
