How long did it take your child to start complaining of summer break boredom? At our house, it was the day after the break began. If your child is already complaining of boredom and having nothing to do, it is a good time plan summer activities. Many children need the structure and a relatively busy schedule to head off behavior problems.

It is normal to see some minor behavior issues at home when boredom sets in. Whether you have a structured behavior plan in place at home or not, there are some additional techniques that can help. The easiest way to address boredom-related behavior problems is to prevent boredom in the first place. These tips can help:

• Create Your Own Summer Camp Activities
• Do-it-Yourself Summer Day Camp at Home
• Camp Mom: A Summer's Worth of Fun

As a backup, it is always a good idea to have some reserve behavior strategies up your sleeve. Used consistently, these tips and techniques can reduce problem behavior and possibly your stress level as well.

• Ways to Stop Fidgeting in Hyperactive Students - Controlling Motor Hyperactivity
• Helping Students Control Impulsivity
• Easy Ways to Positively Reinforce Behavior
• School Behavior Management Tips
• ADHD and Behavior Management
• The ABCs of Behavior Management