The Best Summer Ever : A Parents' Guide

Children's Literature - Mary Clayton Rowen

Providing guidance on planning, developing and executing activities, The Best Summer Ever is a valuable resource for summertime. It begins with an explanation of the development of the child aged 6 to 12. Suggestions on how to obtain information about summer options are also given. Advice concerning the collaborative effort in selecting a balance of structured activities and unstructured time to play is given. The importance of developing the child's resourcefulness, risk taking, responsibilities and relationships is noted. An appendix includes, among other items: a chart listing activities, a family message center and a blank calendar. This guide might be too involved for some yet can be the answer for others at a loss for handling the free time of their children.