{"id":793,"date":"2010-05-03T21:21:02","date_gmt":"2010-05-03T15:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=793"},"modified":"2010-05-03T21:54:15","modified_gmt":"2010-05-03T15:54:15","slug":"six-steps-to-summer-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/six-steps-to-summer-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Steps to Summer Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is just around the corner! \u00a0\u00a0For our family that means time by the pool, time to relax and time for family fun!\u00a0 The key to summer is knowing what works for your family. \u00a0<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep a routine that works. \u00a0Everyone still needs a good night\u2019s rest and great yummy healthy food! \u00a0\u00a0Delicious summer treats include berries and berry smoothies, low fat high protein hot dogs or burgers on the grill, and ice cold watermelon. \u00a0Keep bedtime routines consistent with a little later time, but still with a routine.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Family fun includes fun place to go!<\/p>\n

Houston Children\u2019s Museum\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 www.cmhouston.org<\/cite>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Houston Zoo\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 www.houstonzoo.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Berry picking\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 www.pickyourown.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Nature Discovery Center\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 www.naturediscoverycenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Lunar and Planetary Institute\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Galveston beaches<\/p>\n

Area parks<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Let\u2019s continue learning this summer too! \u00a0Visit the public library once a week, learn a new educational computer game, play chess, RISK or monopoly board games, plant a garden, or take care of a pet. \u00a0There are so many experiences to explore.\u00a0 And don\u2019t forget to include writing and math too in what you do, from baking a cake to journaling about summer travel.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Swimming and summer are a natural! But also add in hiking, biking, walking, jogging, skating and other outdoor activities. Take advantage of cooler morning and evening temps for outside fun.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Summer is the time for creativity. \u00a0Encourage your young artist with sidewalk chalk, water color paints, paper mache, crafty creations, and other artistic mediums. The wonderful aspect of creativity is that there is no \u201cwrong\u201d way to express yourself. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Include more down time in your week. The summer is the best time to kick back and relax. Take a break from the harried and hurried school routines by having more time for talking and just being around the house.\u00a0\u00a0 Have summer be the time for family and friend connections.<\/p>\n

What are your summer success stories?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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