10 Ways to Empower Your Kids this Summer

Here are ten ways to empower your kids this summer.

Ask them to:

Create a summer schedule that includes their interests and responsibilities;

Give them a calendar to organize possible outings and “must-do” activities;

Choose one extra weekly responsibility during the summer;

Share their ideas for family vacations;

Think of a way they’d like to volunteer or serve others;

Help you on your errands – grocery shopping, post office, etc. Find a way for them to have meaningful participation;

Prepare one or two lunches per week. (Perfect for picnic days;)

Organize a garage sale and manage it — and decide where the proceeds go (shopping spree, trip jar, charity, etc.;)

Plan for spending. How much will they have for purchases and special activities? Should they save for an upcoming trip?

Set a summer reading goal and keep track of progress. They can suggest an end-of-summer reward for reaching the goal;

Remind you every day — to PLAY!

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