Summer Parenting: 5 Tips for Maintaining Rhythms and Routines

You can set up a structure that promotes harmony without sacrificing any of the freedom.
Summer Parenting: 5 Tips for Maintaining Rhythms and Routines
Summer vacation needs both structure and relaxation.Igor Link/Shutterstock
Barbara Danza
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Ah, summer! Rest, relaxation, fun, freedom. It’s the best!

As parents, though, have you noticed that after those first few days of decompressing, catching up on sleep, and savoring the freedom at hand, things tend to break down a little at home?

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 BarbaraDanza.com