Summertime offers a unique blend of joys and challenges for parents. The typical shakeup in daily rhythm and routines can leave parents scrambling. They may begin to feel like their children’s personal cruise directors as they attempt to find entertainment and activities to keep them occupied on a day-to-day basis.
However, with just a little forethought and planning, the joys of summer—quality family time, hours of free play and exploration, sunshine and immersion in nature, and the adventure of a getaway or two—can far outweigh the challenges.
