Your Stress-Free Summer Toolkit for Families | Manatee
The Summer Break Manifesto
A colourful, printable affirmation poster for kids and teens to remind them of all the great things they're committing to this summer.
- Each day is an opportunity for a new adventure
- I will try new activities and discover new talents
- I will stay curious and keep learning
- Most importantly, I will have fun and be myself
Downloadable Resources
For Parents
Parent's Guide to Summer Break
Quick summer routine builders (for kids and teens!) and tips for parents for the summer.
- Build-your-own summer routine
- How to create parenting joy
- Connection before correction strategies
- Parenting support & communication tools
- Virtual support tips
For The Whole Family
Family Summertime Starter Pack
Quick ideas and tips for summertime family bonding.
- Family bonding activity ideas
- Bingo card for family outings
- Summertime kindness activities
- 10 steps to reduce screen time
- Family tech agreement template
For Kids
Self-care Summer Workbook for Kids
A fun, activity-packed workbook with journal prompts, mindfulness, and creative exercises for younger kids.
- Summer break bingo card
- Journal prompts & drawing pages
- Nature scavenger hunt
- Colouring pages with affirmations
- Summer break manifesto
For Teens
Self-care Summer Workbook for Teens
A teen-focused workbook covering mindfulness, journaling, screen-free ideas, and a summer bucket list.
- Summer break bucket list (65+ ideas)
- Mindfulness exercises (low & high effort)
- Summer journaling prompts
- Things to do instead of scrolling
- Summer break manifesto
For The Whole Family
Family Tech Agreement
A fillable family contract designed to establish healthy technology habits and boundaries when a child receives their first personal device (phone, tablet, computer, etc.).
The agreement covers:
- Tech use after school and in the evenings
- Screen time blackout times
- Safety
- Purchase
- Good online behavior
- Consequences