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.
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com
