Transitions afoot!

Summer is a season full of transitions. School routines give way to new rhythms, whether it’s camp, travel, or more unstructured time at home. It’s also a real-world reboot for executive function skills. Packing for camp, managing free time, navigating new environments—these all require planning, organization, and self-regulation. Without the rigid structure of school, kids have more chances to practice these skills in natural, low-stakes ways. Growth happens when a child figures out what to pack, adapts to new settings, manages their time, or works through a case of the “I’m bored” blues. 

As summer unfolds, we’ll continue sharing weekly tips to help families navigate transitions and keep executive function skills active, even at a slower, more relaxed pace. 

For this week we’ll start here:  

Let your child ease out of the school year before diving into what’s next. They’ve worked hard academically, socially, and emotionally, and that effort deserves recognition. Give them time to decompress. Sleep in. Play. Be bored. A slower start to summer helps them mentally shift gears, regulate emotions, and recharge so they’re ready to take on new summer adventures with a clear head and renewed energy.