School’s Out…Keeping Kids/Teens Busy So They Don’t Get Into Trouble

Posted by Susan Epstein on June 27th, 2011 at 11:11am

Keep your kids on schedule and busy and supervised this summer with these tips and techniques:

Younger kids will benefit from a schedule that you set in place.

Up the same time every morning
A few chores
20 minutes of reading time
Meals at the same time during the day
Regular bedtimes
Lots of exercise –shut off the TV!

Older kids and teens need more. If they are not old enough to work, get them to volunteer at least 10 hours per week. The benefits of volunteering are amazing! Giving without getting paid, doing something for someone less fortunate, (and for the parents: knowing where your kids are and what they are up to!)