Simple schedule for family can ease summer stress

By this time, it's lunch, and they are pretty much done with mother and structure. This means two things: I will not be subjected to the fateful words "I'm bored" and, "it's playtime with friends" (which translates to resting time for mother and wee ones, and hopefully mother can get them down before she falls into a coma herself).

This euphoric time of day usually lasts until dinner (for the children playing, that is). After which it's family time first, usually for some s'mores in the canyon or impromptu water fight with Dad and the Incredible Hulk Super Soaker.

While it won't be done this way exactly every day, 80 percent makes me a happy mama and keeps the home running generally smoothly. If this sounds a bit too structured for you and the thought of doing such a schedule is giving you dry heaves, no worries. Simply choose a few things that will work best for your situation to include time for work, play and connect as a family. Lastly, include an hour for mom to rejuice, which does goes down sweeter with a little Cold Stone.

LIFETip: Choose a simple summer schedule as a family, post it on a board or fridge, and use it to create a summer of fun and functional memories!

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