Summer is a time to kick back, relax, and take it easy, right? Many families look forward to a summer of magic-filled days at the beach, oodles of free time for the kids to play, and memory-making family vacations.
For other families, the reality is that summer can be a challenging time—especially when both parents work outside the home or if the parent is single. Schools today often fulfill child care needs for such parents during the school year, and when schools let out for summer, parents have to figure out new arrangements for their children, which can be logistically demanding and costly.
