Surviving the Summer: Routines, Boredom, and Big Feelings
Kathleen Boothman (Registered Psychologist)
Overview
- Summer can be a fun break, but for many families, it also means disrupted routines, screen time battles, sibling squabbles, and emotional overload. In this 60-minute webinar will offer practical tools to help you create a smoother summer for your family.
- This workshop is ideal for parents looking to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation at home, and prepare for a more connected, manageable summer. It also introduces families to our supportive services and expertise in child development.
Topics covered
- Why summer can be emotionally dysregulating for kids (and what to do about it)
- Building flexible but consistent daily routines
- Managing transitions between activities (and reducing power struggles)
- Screen time limits that actually work
- Handling boredom in a way that builds executive functioning and resilience
- Quick strategies for calming meltdowns and navigating big feelings
What They'll Get
- A printable daily routine template
- A summer boredom-buster list organized by mood/energy level
- A toolkit of regulation strategies to use on the go (vacation, camps, etc.)