Fantastic Family Friday: 10 Ways I Keep My Summer Sanity

Julia DesCarpentrie shares advice as a mom at home with her children all summer . . .

"Summer…  My kids home all day with me, neighbor children coming and going, slumber parties.  My house is overflowing with children during the summer and I love it!  However, as a mother of 6 plus friends visiting our home I need a little extra organization to keep my sanity.  We are spontaneous during summer break but also need some structure, especially for the toddlers.

Some of the tricks in my toolbox:

• I have several early risers so we have quiet time until 7 am.  The early birds may read a book or do a puzzle quietly until then.  After 7:00, it’s snuggle time with Mom.

Read the entire article by Julia DesCarpentrie here.