- I have 11 children ranging in age from toddlers to young adults.
- Since there is no school, my family is concentrating on recharging their batteries during the summer.
- Targeted routines are still important, but in summer the day is less planned.
In the summer, my busy family of 13 takes a more relaxed approach to everyday life.
Interacting with and caring for children during the summer can be difficult—I know this better than most. But unless you’re one of the lucky ones whose schools started back up in early August, we’re in the home stretch.
I’ve now managed to keep my children mentally sharp, occupied and fed during the summer holidays while also managing the household. We all have more time to enjoy each other’s company.
This is what a typical summer day looks like for me as a mother of 11 children.
