With the beginning of June upon us, now is the time to look at your calendar, with your children, and decide how you want to spend the care free days of summer. Without planning, you could easily pass up the wonderful opportunities that summer can give us. September will arrive and it’s easy to feel as if summer has passed you by. If we don’t make a point to plan activities and then commit to making them happen, you risk getting caught up in your usual routine rather than slowing down and appreciating this special time with your kids. So, as wonderful as summer can be, keeping ourselves sane and our children occupied, happy and safe can be quite a juggling act. Here are some ideas that helped me through those summer months.…