In our world today, we often get wrapped up in the busyness of life happening before our eyes. Our calendars fill with commitments as we’re trying to squeeze in laundry and house projects throughout the week before another busy weekend consumes us. It’s easy to turn to the digital world to keep children occupied. We forget that a child’s sense of wonder doesn’t require a WI-FI connection or an elaborate vacation to Disney World. True awe is found in the quiet moments of a Nebraska summer, whether lying in the yard finding shapes in the clouds or experiencing the sticky triumph of a backyard popsicle.
When we go "back to basics," we aren’t just killing time; we are building connections with our children and creating wonder. This summer let’s be encouraged to trade in the glow of screens for the golden-hour glow of our own backyards. By removing noise and busyness, we can invite our children to notice the magic in the mundane, proving that the simplest traditions often leave the deepest imprints on the heart.