7 Things Parents Should Do Before Summer

Prepare your children and family to thrive and embrace the best of summer

Summer is a time for family, whether it involves traveling or just hanging out and enjoying each other's company. Ground Picture/Shutterstock

Summer’s on its way. As every parent knows, summers are precious opportunities to embrace the very best of childhood and, at the same time, periods of potential challenge when it comes to day-to-day thriving as a family.

To make the most of the former and minimize the latter, here are seven things to do before summer starts.

Tighten Screen Habits

Begin to tighten the reins when it comes to screen time in your home. As much as possible, minimize the amount of time your children (and you) spend staring at screens of all kinds—phones, tablets, televisions, and computers.