Send us a text Summer break disrupts the consistency of knowing where your kids are each day, presenting unique challenges for single moms who work full-time. We explore practical solutions for keeping children of all ages engaged, learning, and properly supervised during school vacation months. • Children over 10 can typically stay home alone with strict rules and responsibilities • Implementing chore charts teaches valuable life skills like cleaning and laundry • Considering small allowanc...
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Summer break disrupts the consistency of knowing where your kids are each day, presenting unique challenges for single moms who work full-time. We explore practical solutions for keeping children of all ages engaged, learning, and properly supervised during school vacation months.
• Children over 10 can typically stay home alone with strict rules and responsibilities
• Implementing chore charts teaches valuable life skills like cleaning and laundry
• Considering small allowances based on age as incentives for completed chores
• Encouraging older children to volunteer at churches or community organizations
• Utilizing teens' technology skills to help with media ministries or similar programs
• Teaching cooking skills by encouraging children to watch cooking shows
• Helping teens 14+ find part-time summer jobs at restaurants or amusement parks
• Opening bank accounts for working teens to teach financial literacy
• Reinforcing academic subjects younger children struggled with during the school year
• Exploring affordable childcare options like relatives or summer camps
• Starting simple gardening projects to engage younger children
Please share this episode with another single mom who might benefit from these summer strategies.
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