Summer can be one of the most challenging times for many working parents. With children at home for school vacations and the heat intensifying everything, finding the balance between work, family and personal life becomes an art.
So, here are some tips for working parents that will help you get through the summer with more organization, calm and well-being. Because yes, you also need to rest for the next school year.
5 Tips for Working Parents
1. Plan ahead
One of the best tips for working parents is to plan ahead for the summer. If you have not already done so, make a visual calendar with activities, vacations, camps and special days. Involve your children in the planning and set aside spaces for rest and family time. However, remember that flexibility is key.
2. Lean on the school’s summer activities.
Many schools, like ours, offer summer workshops, urban camps or extracurricular activities.. These options not only help parents to better reconcile work and family life, but also allow children to continue learning, socializing and enjoying themselves. Look for one that meets both your child’s needs and yours.
3. Telework and clear routines
If you have the possibility of working from home during the summer, establish clear routines. A defined schedule for work, meals and family time can help you maintain balance.
Explain to your children when you need to concentrate and look for times of the day when they can join you in quiet activities (such as reading or drawing) near you.
4. Find time for yourself (without feeling guilty).
This advice is essential: take care of yourself too. A walk alone, a quiet read, or a bit of sport can make all the difference. Summer should not only be for your children: It is also to recharge your energy, emotionally and physically.
Remember that a parent who takes care of himself or herself also takes better care of others.
5. Take advantage of technology (with balance)
There are many digital tools that can help you get organized: shared calendars, to-do list apps, reminders, and even educational or entertainment resources for children.
However, limit the use of screens, both for them and for you, and take advantage of the good weather to enjoy outdoor activities whenever possible.
Learn more about our teaching methodology
At Casvi we organize several camps during the summer for our students, as well as for those who wish to live new adventures while interacting with new children. These activities not only allow children to cultivate their social skills, their relationship with the environment or enjoy a good summer, but they are also a much needed help for many parents who have to work.
If you want to know more about our summer camps, click here. In case you want to know more about our teaching methodology, visit our website or contact us.
