Covid turned our world upside-down. Do you long for a return to “normal”? Are you hoping this summer will look a lot different (and better!) than the last one? Life this year is bound to look different, so the question should be, “Will it be better?”
The winter of 2020-2021 was an opportunity to pause and evaluate our lives. The parents I have talked to are falling into two different camps regarding their approach to family life this year. One group cannot wait to resume all their former activities and plans. They hope to be involved in as many of those activities as possible. The rhythm and social engagement fed their lives. The other group is not so sure. In fact, they are looking at the looming list of sporting events, birthday parties, and memberships as an untamed monster headed their way. They were glad to get off the ‘hamster wheel’ and have a chance to regroup. How to evaluate all of this? Here are five suggestions:
Do not miss the beauty of unhurried time together.
Relationships take time. Even those with your kids. Especially those with your kids. Dinners together, walks, and decreased extracurricular activities are a blessing. Before
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