Is your youngster only quiet when asleep or watching TV?
Kids need quiet activities that require focus and concentration. The trick is getting them to do it.
And it's especially important for them to practice some quiet time before school starts. They'll be asked to sit quietly in school and often get in trouble if they don't.
You need the down-time too. Schedule some time every day which doesn't involve driving kids to the pool, and you'll stop counting the days till they're back in school.
O.K. I admit that hammering and building like the boys in the picture are doing isn't quiet. But it does require sitting still (or kneeling), concentration, and not too much talking. Plus it's creative. Count it as a great quiet time activity.
Succeeding in school requires the ability to be quiet and focus. Your kids will benefit by
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