6 Key Elements of a Great Summer

At first, the newfound freedom is liberating, but moods, energy, and motivation can soon suffer.
6 Key Elements of a Great Summer
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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.
Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
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