Summer, Summer, Summertime
Wether you are "walking on sunshine" or riding the "struggle bus" summer is on it's way and I'm here to help with this Summer blog round up!
Orignal Post by Maddie Sabbath, Updated by Franki on 5/05/2025
We are sprinting through Spring and days are just flying by! Whether swimming at the pool with your kids or going for a long walk around the neighborhood, aren’t the days filled with sun and fun truly the best?!
What will you and your kids be up to this summer? Summer camp? Summer reading? Learning a new skill or starting a new hobby?
With so many great resources and tools for your kids to thrive this summer, this roundup of Franki’s summer blogs will serve well now and in the seasons to come.
What is your favorite substack blog about the Summer thus far?
Was it 5 Ideas To Prevent “Summer Slide”?
Working with your kids to continually flex their “academic muscles” year-round is not always an easy task. Not only does this blog offer great tips to keep your kids engaged academically, it also shares Franki’s tried and true brain exercise resources. Check out the Summer Sensational Brain Exercises resource at the shop here.
Or maybe your favorite blog post was the one all about choosing the best overnight camp?
The 11 Questions To Ask Overnight Camps When Shopping For The Perfect Fit is a super fun read, applying Franki’s camp mom and former camp director lens. Prefer to listen? You can check out the Going To Sleepaway Camp For The First Time? Practice These 10 Independent Skills Now audio blog on the FAABulous Podcast today!
So many important considerations exist when considering camp choices that it can get overwhelming! Franki compiled all the necessary questions for you to ask when shopping around for a camp that best fits your child’s needs. The blog and podcast are great resources with informative insights that you won’t want to miss. Sometimes, you don’t know what you don’t know until you ask!
Franki is a parent of children who go to camp and as a former camp professional, she rounded up the 11 most important questions to ask when curious about all things camp and the 10 skills for your kids to be practicing to make the camp transition that much easier. Two less things to have to think about when making the decision- knowing what questions are critical to ask and what independent skills can come in handy!
Check out Franki’s featured posts and interviews on all things summer survival, family vacation planning, and overnight camp prep.
Summer Survival Guide: Top Tips for ADHD Parents
Day and Weekend Trip Ideas: A Checklist for ADHD Families to Have Fun Without Going Far
Hope for HIE: Finding The Perfect Summer Camp
What Should We Do When Camp Feels Overwhelming?
In just a few months, we will be in full on school mode and preparation is key for a successful transition. Franki’s got you covered with the Back-To-School Series. It’s coming in August, and includes many awesome tools, resources, and strategies for school success that you won’t want to miss!