While summer conjures delightful thoughts of beach days, endless outdoor play, barbecues, and ice cream, parents and children often find the transition from rigid school routines to the free-wheeling days of summer surprisingly challenging.
Within no time, sleep patterns get out of whack, nutritional standards are tossed out the window, and rhythms and routines become scattered. At first, the newfound freedom is liberating, but moods, energy, and motivation can soon suffer.
