Summer with Grandparents: A Child's Best Camp? Sometimes it offers more than the most expensive entertainment.

While many parents meticulously plan their children's summer with camps, trips, and activities, others opt for a more traditional approach, entrusting their children to grandparents for at least part of the holidays.

Psychologist Aušra Kurienė suggests that this seemingly simple time spent in the countryside, by the lake, or simply being together can offer children profound benefits that professionally organized programs might miss. These experiences, like berry picking or helping with chores, are not easily quantifiable or scheduled but contribute significantly to a child's development.

Kurienė emphasizes that this unstructured time allows children to connect with nature, learn practical skills, and build strong intergenerational relationships. These moments foster independence, creativity, and a sense of belonging, which are crucial for a child's emotional and psychological well-being. The psychologist notes that such experiences can be more impactful than expensive entertainment, providing a foundation for resilience and self-discovery.

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For a child, such time can provide what cannot be planned.