Weekend Wisdom: How Do We Make it Through Summer Without Falling Apart?
Question: I feel terrible even saying this, but I am counting down the days until school starts. My kids have trauma histories, ADHD, and prenatal exposure, and the break has been rough. The lack of routine seems to make everything harder—sleep, behavior, arguing, screen time, all of it. We started with big plans, but now everyone is cranky, including me. How do we make it through the rest of summer without completely falling apart?
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Resources:
- Supporting Children Through Seasonal Transitions
- Empowered to Connect: Summer Survival Resources
- Surviving Summer with Kids Impacted by Trauma
- Keeping Your Older Grandkids Busy
Music Credit: Michael Ashworth; Podcast Producer: megownsoundworks.com; Photo by Ron Lach from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/family-on-a-beach-9035945/