It’s time to create the world we want to live in. Neither is it time to wallow in self-pity or to allow ourselves to be sidelined by despair or resignation. If your kids are like mine, they may feel angry about all that is wrong in the world, and they may blame “you Boomers.” (For the record, kids, I’m not a Boomer.)īut, seriously, this is no time for finger-pointing. A lot of old institutions and social structures, including our kids’ educational structures, have been profoundly shaken. They know that this is an important historical moment on a lot of fronts. My kids are tired of people telling them that 2020 is going to go down in the history books. I’m guessing you noticed: It’s a mess out there. This doesn’t mean that we don’t have other sources of good feelings, but, truly, there is no other source of self-esteem than doing something-anything-well. People feel good about the things that they do well. Also, get into some semblance of a routine.Įven though your kids probably feel like there is “nothing to do,” they are going to feel better if they make themselves useful or do something creative every day. So, here’s the goal: Do something productive every day. We human beings are creatures of habit, and when our routines are disrupted, we tend to feel anxious and agitated. You aren’t alone! Day-to-day life without structure and routine is hard. Be curious about others, yourself, and the world this month

Summer daily schedule for kids