{"id":459,"date":"2012-06-27T14:19:31","date_gmt":"2012-06-27T18:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/lifeasaconsciousmom\/?p=459"},"modified":"2012-06-27T14:26:56","modified_gmt":"2012-06-27T18:26:56","slug":"5-ways-to-make-summertime-memories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/lifeasaconsciousmom\/2012\/06\/27\/5-ways-to-make-summertime-memories\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Make Summertime Memories"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>I want to make sure that Caidin has good memories of growing up. Some come naturally, but I also try to find moments that will create lifelong memories. I love the summer for this. Life slows down and we can take time to really explore and experience our surroundings and do things that are out of the ordinary.<\/p>\n

I know that what we remember are times that either have high emotional resonances or low emotional resonances \u2013 so we remember the really good and the really bad or sad. When you want to help your child create memories, look for times that are unique, joyful or exciting.<\/p>\n

Here are five ideas to get you started.<\/p>\n

Dance in the Rain<\/strong> \u2013 Dancing in the warm summer rain is a freeing and joyful experience. Barefoot, splashing and dancing, swirling and twirling. Next time there is a summer rain, surprise your child and get them to run outside and dance with you.<\/p>\n

Sit and Watch the Lightning or the Lightning Bugs<\/strong> \u2013 Sit on the stairs or a porch or in the backyard to watch the lightening bugs or summer lightning storm. Caidin and I have a special memory from last summer; we ran inside as we saw a storm arriving, but instead of going inside we sat on the side porch in a rocker and watched the storm roll in.<\/p>\n

Movie Day<\/strong>\u00a0 We wait for a rainy day or a day that\u2019s just too hot to be outside and we plan a whole day at the movies (3 movies is enough for me). We look at the schedule and we plan the whole day, buy all our tickets at the start and movie day begins.<\/p>\n

Create a Chalk Masterpiece<\/strong> \u00a0– Buy a big box of chalk with as many colors as you can find and use the driveway as your canvas. Co-create a beautiful chalk masterpiece, photograph it step-by-step and then photograph the finished project. Print out the photo and post it on the fridge as a reminder of a wonderful day. Little by little the rain will wash your masterpiece away, but the memories of creating it will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

Watch the Nighttime Skies<\/strong> \u2013 The Summer has many wonderful astrological moments \u2013 constellations, full moons, meteor showers \u2013 let your child stay up or wake them up to see something they normally wouldn\u2019t get to see.<\/p>\n

Join me at\u00a0The Conscious Mom\u2019s Guide<\/a>\u00a0for more insight, guidance and a growing group of conscious parents. Share how you create special memories with your child!<\/p>\n

\u00a9 2012 Christine Agro<\/p>\n

Have questions about your child or need support? Christine offers\u00a0private readings<\/a>\u00a0as well as on-line support at\u00a0The Consicous Mom\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

Christine Agro is a clairvoyant, naturopath, Master Herbalist, conscious mom and author of 50 Ways to Live Life Consciously as well as of The Conscious Living Wisdom Cards (Special Moms\u2019 Edition). Christine is founder of The Conscious Mom\u2019s Guide , a membership site where she helps support you on your own journey of living life consciously and on your journey of being a Conscious parent. You can also join Christine on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>. To contact Christine, invite her to speak or to schedule an appointment with her please\u00a0email<\/a>\u00a0her<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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