Easing Into Summer
by the Editors of Your Family Today
School's out for summer ... so why aren't your kids jumping for joy? Many children, especially young ones, have difficulty switching from the structure of school to the freedom of summer, according to Patti Zomber, Ph.D., a child psychologist in Los Angeles. Here are some strategies to make the transition as smooth as possible:
Say goodbye to school "Younger kids make deep attachments to their teachers," says Zomber. So encourage them to make a gift, take a photo or write a letter to say goodbye to their teachers.
Stay connected Parents sometimes underestimate the close bonds that their kids have to their friends.
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