I too have 2 step dc visit in the summer, though it's only for 2 weeks. My biggest challenge is entertaining teens and young dc at the same time.
I'm assuming you live far enough apart that the teens won't be able to "hang" with their friends when they visit you. Ideally sending them a "day camp" would help. My dsd have never enjoyed being around my dd (part jealousy and part just don't want to be around young dc, they take care of their younger siblings a lot)
I keep them as happy as possible with free access to a cell phone during me "free hours " 6pm-6am. They also sleep till after noon so dd and I have our time in the morning. We also try to rent a game system for them to play (as they stay up all night)
assuming your 2 dc play well together, maybe a membership to a local pool or rec center might give them a place to hang out.
Can you trust the older dc? I would need help just to deal with the 4 younger dc. Ideally you have a swing set in your large back yard and can set up a small kiddie pool.
best of luck
I'm assuming you live far enough apart that the teens won't be able to "hang" with their friends when they visit you. Ideally sending them a "day camp" would help. My dsd have never enjoyed being around my dd (part jealousy and part just don't want to be around young dc, they take care of their younger siblings a lot)
I keep them as happy as possible with free access to a cell phone during me "free hours " 6pm-6am. They also sleep till after noon so dd and I have our time in the morning. We also try to rent a game system for them to play (as they stay up all night)
assuming your 2 dc play well together, maybe a membership to a local pool or rec center might give them a place to hang out.
Can you trust the older dc? I would need help just to deal with the 4 younger dc. Ideally you have a swing set in your large back yard and can set up a small kiddie pool.
best of luck
