The light is starting to change, and “Where has the summer gone?” is rapidly replacing “What are you doing for the holidays?” in conversation. Below are some tips for ensuring that you and your children have some lovely memories of the summer months.
- Try to do one fun thing every day (or a few times a week at least!) This could be an evening cycle, a picnic in the back garden, a late bedtime to star gaze—whatever it is, make it a bit of an occasion and take advantage of the long evenings
- Pull together a summer album or keepsake box—perhaps some photos of a special holiday moment or a new friend, seashells from the beach, a postcard from someone special, a recipe that you all enjoyed making together …Be creative and ask your children to find an object that represents a happy memory
- Plan a Final Summer Day Out. This doesn’t have to be Disneyland—part of the fun for kids is being part of the planning whether it is a day at the beach, an expedition up a mountain or even an exploration of familiar spaces (a trip on the Double-decker bus, anyone?). Again, your excitement and creativity is all you need to make it extra special.
