Summer is here so learn how to Stay Cool with Kids This Summer.
I know it is hard to believe, but we have had glimpses of it here and I can’t wait!
As a mom, summer is fabulous!
With no routines, few obligations and the weather makes it possible for us to GET OUTSIDE!
We love water.
I take our kids swimming weekly through the winter, but summer gives us so many other options to play in the water.
Here are a few of our favorites:
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The Lake
We are blessed with having lots of lakes here.
We spend each weekend in the summer enjoying our camping trailer.
In a place with no Wifi or Cable, we can really connect with nature and each other.
The Indoor Pool
We live in the third rainiest city in Canada, with 161 days of rain a year.
This happens even in the summer.
We work hard to keep swimming, at indoor local pools when the weather is bad.
Our Backyard
With four boys and a little girl, it isn’t always possible to take day trips without another adult.
These days we utilize the space in the yard and one of the best gifts my son has ever gotten – the inflatable water slide!
Our Friend’s Wading Pool
Sometimes being a mom is lonely.
It is essential for our mental health to make real life connections with other mothers.
I often visit with friends and let our children get wet and make friendships as well.
The Beach
We live on the coast, with easily accessible beaches. We are very lucky.
The beach is a great all-day activity, but requires a second adult in order to ensure safety.
The Outdoor Pools and Splash Pads
Our city has multiple outdoor pools and splash pads, most of which are free.
There are things to keep in mind as you get outside and stay active this summer.
- Don’t forget the sunscreen. We all know that the sun is wonderful, but getting a sunburn is not, especially for kids.
- If possible, have an extra adult available to help. Kids are fast and move, jump, run and dive without much warning. As a mom of five, I am always doing a headcount. Have a backup person ready.
- Bring the right supplies. When enjoying the water, we all need to be ready for life’s little messes. I currently have two in diapers. We use Huggies Little Swimmers in all pools and splash pads. You do not want to be the reason for a whole pool evacuation!
Summer is a time for making memories, just be sure to make them safely!
Related reading; Dry Drowning – What a Parent Needs to Know, 10 Fun Things to do With the Kids this Summer and 5 Ways to Spend a Summer Day at Little or no Cost.
All great ideas! I’m craving some beach time with my kids right now. Hopefully, soon! So glad summer is almost here.
We are just past Huggies Little Swimmer age. YAY! They were great when our kids were smaller. Sunscreen is such a great tip. We remember when we go out but often forget in our own yard! oops!
Great ideas! We definitely will be hitting the splash pads!
Excellent ideas, now is the time to plan on ways to beat the upcoming heat.
Huggies Little Swimmers are my best friend! They have made it so that I can keep me and my older kids cool every year since I’ve become a mother. I LOVE them. They are a staple in our home during the summer months. I will be glad when they are no longer needed, but for as long as they are, it’s well worth having them!
Love these ideas. You’re right we do need interaction with other mom’s!
My daughters practically LIVED in these when they were little. They are a Summertime must for sure!
We loved Huggies little swimmers when mine were little. They were all I would use when we would go to the water park
My kids can’t wait for summer! I imagine we will be in the pool a lot.
Great ideas! I think a beach day is needed not just for the kids, but for me as well. I never tire of the beach.
I’m so jealous that you live near the beach! We have access to a couple of pools but it’s totally not the same. 🙂
There’s so much fun to be had involving water. It’s such a joy of summer!
Great ideas, it’s so much fun for the kids to be outside in the water during the summer!
We love splash parks and go to the YMCA to swim!
Great ideas!
We have a local water park and of course our own backyard mini pool, which is so fun. It had been over 80 but I swear I woke up and its in the 50s today. So weird.
We spend so much time at the pool in the summer, definitely a great way to stay cool and beat the heat!