Back to school or back to reality? Because all good things must come to an end, so must summer. September brings the structure and schedules that keep us and our kids busy (whether they are in school or not). Here’s our savvy guide to getting the most out of this bittersweet month.
DO
Buy some peaches
Why? Because they are still in season and there are lots of great recipes like this one to make you feel summery for a while longer. You can also chop and freeze them for the winter (they’re good in smoothies) so your family will thank you in the months ahead.
GO
To Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
Why? We applaud our budding biologist’s curiosity but honestly, do you really want to teach them about slimy slugs and crawling creatures? Better to rely on the folks at Lynn Canyon and their Itty Bitty Critters workshop.
GET
Back on your real-world sleep schedules, starting now
Why? If you start now, before all the regular programming resumes, it won’t be as difficult to get everyone out the door when you need to.
PLAY
Sorting games with old summer clothes that need to be put away.
Why? You need to purge the kids’ closets, so try and get them to participate and help. If you turn it into a game of sorting (like-colours with like-colours, shirts with shirts, pants with pants), everyone wins by sneaking a little fun and learning into an end-of-season chore.
READ
I Just Don’t Know How She Does It: The Life of Kate Reddy, Working Mother by Allison Pearson
Why? Because you should read this hilarious and insightful book about the juggling moms must do before you see the movie. Because if doing it all were easy, men would be doing it too.
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