Summer Time-Savers for Parents

As the season gets busier, parents can put structures in place to stay on top of everything.

The fact that families get busier in the summer doesn't mean that parents can't relax and enjoy it. Tomsickova Tatyana/Shutterstock

Summertime may have a reputation for being a season of lazy days, relaxation, and bottomless glasses of ice-cold lemonade, but for many parents, the season is chock full of family fun, children’s activities, and travel adventures.

Managing all of that while still keeping the gears of life moving can create a season that’s busier than expected. Here are eight ways to save time this summer while navigating all the seasonal amusements.

Wake Early

Summertime may feel like the best time to finally sleep in, but the early morning hours are highly underrated. While everyone else catches up on their z’s, set your alarm and enjoy quiet mornings with a relaxed cup of coffee, a good book or journal, and time to breathe and slowly begin your day. It’s amazing how rejuvenating and inspiring this can be. To make the most of it, be sure to keep your phone far, far away.

In-Between Time

As you go about your day, take advantage of tiny pockets of “in-between” time. You can make the most of these snippets of time.