While we were growing up, the summer holidays were probably the one thing we all looked forward to on the school calendar, friends and foes alike. It didn't matter if you were a goody-two shoes front-bencher or secretly passing notes or eating your lunch in the last bench; the thought of summer holidays united children like nothing else.
But as parents and caregivers, especially ones who also work outside the home; the thought of summer holidays can be not only quite vexing but also pretty tough to manage. And this is why-
Throughout the year we only have a handful of miscellaneous holidays to deal with when we have to juggle with keeping the children occupied for the full day and our usual chockablock schedules. But during the summer months, we have a huge number of consecutive days and weeks where we not only have to keep the kids busy but productively so.
The weather and temperature doesn't always make it easier on us to plan the kind of activities the children might want to engage in and their usual routine goes for a toss; often leading to frustrated parents and bored and whiny kids.
But a summer holiday is a universal truth along with the one where being a parent means hardly any rest (mentally or physically) till the offspring are off to college. And to deal appropriately with a tough situation needs a bit of planning and then you are good to go!
Whether a woman is a SAHM (stay-at-home-mom) or a working mother, choosing a summer camp for a child, especially a smaller one, is practically a necessity. Smaller children need activities that help regulate their routine and keep them from getting cranky or hyper and at the same time, not stop the process of useful learning that they've picked up from their schools.
A good summer program usually includes music and dance, art (drawing, painting,moulding, sculpting), outdoor sports and often a kiddy splash pool.
A good month or even a few weeks of these activities help the children adhere to the routines formed while going to school regularly, help build up their appetites and tire them out enough for a good night's rest. An added benefit is also increased opportunities for socializing since children from all over the neighboring areas might enroll at the same summer camp.
Contrary to popular belief- kids don't usually like to run amok. They do like company however, so story telling time, a quick field trip to zoos, nearby libraries and parks keep them entertained and also give them a lot of things to think about.
Trying to keep a small child entertained can be tough. A lot of them aren't able to articulate it when they are bored and how they might want to have some fun. Giving them a variety of things to choose from results in a lot of fun not only for the tots but for their care givers as well.
Bring your child(ren) to The Learning Curve, Vashi. Give them a memorable summer holiday and watch them learn while having a gala time. It's Fun in the Sun during summers for the kids at TLC!
See you all soon!
But as parents and caregivers, especially ones who also work outside the home; the thought of summer holidays can be not only quite vexing but also pretty tough to manage. And this is why-
Throughout the year we only have a handful of miscellaneous holidays to deal with when we have to juggle with keeping the children occupied for the full day and our usual chockablock schedules. But during the summer months, we have a huge number of consecutive days and weeks where we not only have to keep the kids busy but productively so.
The weather and temperature doesn't always make it easier on us to plan the kind of activities the children might want to engage in and their usual routine goes for a toss; often leading to frustrated parents and bored and whiny kids.
But a summer holiday is a universal truth along with the one where being a parent means hardly any rest (mentally or physically) till the offspring are off to college. And to deal appropriately with a tough situation needs a bit of planning and then you are good to go!
Whether a woman is a SAHM (stay-at-home-mom) or a working mother, choosing a summer camp for a child, especially a smaller one, is practically a necessity. Smaller children need activities that help regulate their routine and keep them from getting cranky or hyper and at the same time, not stop the process of useful learning that they've picked up from their schools.
A good summer program usually includes music and dance, art (drawing, painting,moulding, sculpting), outdoor sports and often a kiddy splash pool.
A good month or even a few weeks of these activities help the children adhere to the routines formed while going to school regularly, help build up their appetites and tire them out enough for a good night's rest. An added benefit is also increased opportunities for socializing since children from all over the neighboring areas might enroll at the same summer camp.
Contrary to popular belief- kids don't usually like to run amok. They do like company however, so story telling time, a quick field trip to zoos, nearby libraries and parks keep them entertained and also give them a lot of things to think about.
Trying to keep a small child entertained can be tough. A lot of them aren't able to articulate it when they are bored and how they might want to have some fun. Giving them a variety of things to choose from results in a lot of fun not only for the tots but for their care givers as well.
Bring your child(ren) to The Learning Curve, Vashi. Give them a memorable summer holiday and watch them learn while having a gala time. It's Fun in the Sun during summers for the kids at TLC!
See you all soon!
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