Busy moms can sometimes over-organize their children's lives during the summer with camp, activities and too much academics. My thought is to allow children to take a real break during their vacation. Unstructured play and free time are essential in building:

imagination
problem-solving
self-regulation

Think Christopher Robin and Huck Finn. Allow exploration and creation. This summer, give your children the free space to just be kids.

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Kim Kusiciel

I so agree with you Charong Chow and I bet other's do, too. Pinners can find your tip on Pinterest. Check it out here: www.pinterest.com/pin/17831446...

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Mike Prochaska

And not just in the summer always

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