Summer is here and you know what that means — The kids are out of school and in your hair! Summer vacation is all kids’ favorite time of year. It’s the time where they discover themselves — Make new friends — Have the time of their young lives. It’s the time of year where they get most of their fun stories for when they become adults to look back upon; And you’re a part of it.  Here are some awesome tips for keeping the kids occupied this summer!

 

Chores

To begin, we’re going to start off with some character development 101, CHORES. This option may not be fun for your children but it will definitely be your favorite thing for them to do. Your Aperto apartment has got to stay clean all year round and what better way to make sure that happens than enlisting your mini me’s. 

Chores don’t have to be boring for them. One way to liven things up is by offering them a reward. This in turn will give the motivation to perform whatever task is at hand and also give them some spending money they can feel good about. Summer jobs were once a thing, and maybe it still is but just less popular due to society shifting a bit over the last few years. 

 

Outdoor Activities 

 

An inexpensive way to keep the kids occupied this summer is by heading outdoors! Heading to your local park for a game of kickball, or even tag is one for the books. Water balloon fights, barbecues, relay races, these are all fun activities your kids will surely enjoy and remember doing with you as well. Also, packing up the car, some snacks, and sunscreen for a family beach day can be just as much fun. 

 

Summer is a very lighthearted time of the year and for kids it’s their time to enjoy themselves after a long school year. Help them make the most out of it by following these tips!