Summer 2020 will be unlike any summer your child has ever experienced. Many plans and activities have changed or been cancelled due to fears of spreading COVID-19. Part-time jobs for teens are in short supply. Parents fret over whether sports, pools, theme parks, and other amusements are safe. Camps and youth programs are cancelled or moved to online. Many vacation
Read moreThis summer, we encourage you to create a summer bucket list with your teen! The idea is to create a list of activities your family can enjoy doing together. (Your teen may also want to create a separate list for activities to do with his/her friends.) Here are some good reasons for creating a summer bucket list: Fights boredom. Teens
Read moreAhhhhhhhhhhh, summer. Remember those relaxing, carefree days of your youth? Summer brings a lot of potential for fun and rest after a busy school year, but without any parental guidance, teens can easily fall into unhealthy behaviors. It could be as simple as sleeping half the day away or playing video games too much, but it can also mean engaging
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