headaches caused by heat and humidity, too much time spent in air-conditioning, and unwelcome changes in routine.
Also, the endless application of sunscreen on our littles.
But to kids, just being outside can be a revelation. There's birdsong, and water, and dirt…
Summer is a great time for reconnecting with your child, for truly listening to him or her - for deep, true bonding with this little person you are bringing up.
Does that seem daunting? If you're not sure how to begin, listen to this episode of We Turned Out Okay!
Today, I am excited to interview Sunshine Parenting podcast host Audrey Monke, who has directed a summer camp for more than 30 years.
In that time Audrey has seen it all: extreme homesickness, parental worries, and, again and again, the life-changing magic of summertime.
We tap into her knowledge of how to make summer great, as Audrey shares THE 3 most important things you can do this summer to capture that magic, to truly enjoy the time you spend with your young child.
For TONS of amazing links that come up in today's conversation, as well as to join our We Turned Out Okay private Facebook group (I've got a big announcement in today's episode about something new happening in the group!)…
Go to weturnedoutokay.com/224.
Thanks for listening!
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What are your back-to-school challenges? (Bonus podcast episode)
Troubleshooting Family Weeknights: Part 5 of our series on how to have good weeknights (Podcast Episode 236)
When you are fed up of weeknights with kids altogether: Part 4 of our series on making weeknights good (podcast episode 235)
234: Start weeknights off right: Part 3 of the Tame the Weeknight Chaos series (Podcast Episode 234)
"There's just not enough time to do everything" – Part 2 of the Taming Weeknight Chaos Series! (Podcast Episode 233)
WHY are weeknights with kids so tough? Taming Weeknight Chaos Part 1 (Podcast Episode 232)
On Keeping Your Child Safe (Podcast Episode 231)
How we parents can stop feeling anxious, with author and dad Charlie Hoehn (Podcast Episode 230)
Are Timeouts Effective Discipline? A Your Child Explained Episode (Podcast Episode 229)
Four Books Every Parent Must Read (Podcast Episode 228)
A whole bunch of tools for parenting and happy family time: Bonus Podcast Episode
227: Integrate Family and Work with Mom and Author Shannon Miles (Podcast Episode 227)
Can tablet use cause behavior problems? A Your Child Explained Episode (podcast episode 226)
Firmness or Flexibility: which is more important in parenting? (Podcast Episode 225)
Is Spanking Ever Okay? A Your Child Explained Episode (Podcast Episode 223)
Top 5 Things Every Parent Should Know about Money (Podcast Episode 222)
How to become financially free, with Dad and Certified Financial Planner Steven Taylor of coltfinancial.org (Podcast Episode 221)
To bribe… or not to bribe? A Your Child Explained Episode (Podcast Episode 220)
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