Preschool is quickly wrapping up for the year and I've had several conversations with other moms about what to do with our kiddos this summer. We've been comparing notes on classes, camps, and other activities to keep our high-energy preschoolers busy.
I've always wondered about
the appropriate amount of hours to schedule in a child's day. We haven't ever
signed on for too many things at once, but when summer rolls around, it is
tempting to make each day productive and fun. Kellan and most of his friends
don't nap any more so with a little bit of down time in the afternoon, it's
possible to have plans all day. Of course, all of this means life gets busy for
the parent shuttling the kids from activity to activity, but it's nice to have
your kid fall asleep without a fuss at the end of a busy day.
There is a difference between active and booking your child’s every week of summer. I have heard some parents book their child's every week in camps all summer. This to me is overkill, and the parents just want to get rid of their kid while they work. Having a balance is important for summer, so while scheduling some special activities or camps, you should be flexible and allow your child to 'lazy days' also.