How Do We Make it Through Summer Without Falling Apart? - Weekend Wisdom

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Question:  I feel terrible even saying this, but I am counting down the days until school starts. My kids have trauma histories, ADHD, and prenatal exposure, and summer has been rough. The lack of routine seems to make everything harder—sleep, behavior, arguing, screen time, all of it. We started summer with big plans, but now everyone is cranky, including me. How do we make it through the rest of summer without completely falling apart?

Resources: 

Embracing Summer: Supporting Children Through Seasonal TransitionsEmpowered to Connect: Summer Survival ResourcesSurviving Summer with Kids Impacted by Trauma5 Tips for Surviving Summer with Kids Impacted by TraumaKeeping Your Older Grandkids Busy During the Summer

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