Summer is often associated with vacations, sunshine, and a slower pace—but it can also be the most strategic season for rethinking how your household runs. While the new year gets all the attention for “resets,” summer offers a quieter, more flexible window to step back, reassess, and realign your systems before the fall rush returns.

Here's how to create a summer routine that brings ease to your days, supports your children’s development, and helps you avoid burnout.