Contributing Kids Become Capable Kids
Contributed by Melanie Miller, M.Ed.
Summer vacation is just around the corner, which could mean scheduling childcare, visits from Grandma and Grandpa, day camps and maybe even a summer camping trip for the family. It can all feel overwhelming during a time of year when we’re supposed to enjoy a little fun and relaxation.
This summer try something different. Summer is for families, so why not allow the whole family to be a part of the season’s planning?
Our children need to feel a sense of significance and can gain this by contributing to the greater good of the family. …