Summer Is Here… Don’t Forget About Your Self-Care
Summer is officially upon us, and that means the kids are home, the noise level has increased, and you are probably going a little crazy. The stress has definitely gone up, and if you're feeling overwhelmed already, I get it!
The routines my children had before school was out have pretty much gone out the window. They want to be free, sleep in, play all day, and enjoy their summer break. While I can't keep the exact same routines they had during the school year, I can still create some structure at home to help maintain my mental health.
For example, my children will still have some type of schoolwork to complete throughout the summer. It won't be all day, but just enough to keep those brains active and help limit screen time. For my son, we picked up a Grade 4 workbook since he'll be heading into 4th grade next school year. He also has a reward chart for each section he completes, which has been a great motivator.
For my daughter, we're focusing on increasing coping skills and building healthy self-care habits. One of the ways we're doing that is with a handout I created called Summer Self-Care Bingo. I included a mix of activities she has done before along with some new ideas for her to try.
And honestly? I plan on doing it right alongside her because let's be real—I need to work on my self-care too!
Summer can be a wonderful time to slow down, make memories, and enjoy a different pace of life. But it can also be exhausting. Between keeping the kids entertained, managing the house, and juggling everything else on our plates, it's easy to put ourselves last.
That's why I created this Summer Self-Care Bingo—to make self-care feel simple, fun, and achievable. Whether you complete one square a day or challenge yourself to get a bingo each week, it's a great reminder that taking care of yourself matters too.
Click here to download your copy of the Summer Self-Care Bingo or fill in your own self-care ideas here and create a version that works best for you and your family.
Happy Summer! ☀️💕
