Summertime schedules really change when parenting a teen, summer fun can be hard to find. Your teen may be off at camp one week, working part-time the next and you're all off on a family vacation the next week. Here are some resources for families with teens that will help make summertime run smoothly and be lots of fun.
Weeks of summer activities, crafts, fun things to do, places to go and more.
Article for parents of teenagers who will be home this summer.
Parenting Q & A: Should my teen daughter be home alone during the summer?
Yummy summer smoothie recipes from our recipes for kids index.
Article for parents of teens, Keep Your Teen from Getting Bored this Summer by Organizing Their Time.
It's free for your personal use. Fill out what your teen will earn at the top and how many books they need to read by the end of the summer to earn it.
Article for parents of teenagers - Diving Safety Tips for Teens
While summer is in full swing the National Youth Anti-Drug Campaign wants to remind parents to keep their teens safe and off drugs. They feel, and I agree, that summer can be a risky time for teens. Here is a S-U-M-M-E-R drug-free checklist.
Water games to play with groups. Balloon games, water relays and more.
A summer job can teach a teenager about responsibility, money management and give him/her real-life experiences. You can help your teen find a summer job that he/she will enjoy by following these steps.
Article for parents of teens on water safety.
Books for older kids and teens about summer camps and summer programs.
Does your town have a curfew for minors? Should it?
Do poor grades mean an all summer punishment. Read this family's story and weight in with your opinion.
Article information and parenting poll on teen summer employment.
Water sports ~ like swimming, wading, boating, and water skiing ~ are fun and exciting. But they can also be dangerous for people of all ages.
Young adults are ignoring recommendations for improved sun protection, and avoidance of tanning beds and sunburns, according to the study, "Use of Sunscreen, Sunburning Rates and Tanning Bed Use Among More Than 10,000 Children and Adolescents." Read more here.
"Fun, value and safety are three of the top reasons your family should go on a cruise together this summer," said Julia Ryan, vice president of TravelersAdvantage.com. Read the tips here.
Summer camp is a week's vacation ~ for teenagers and their parents!
Parents and child care providers need to be careful and thorough in monitoring outdoor air quality on a daily basis as well as knowing the full medical history of any children in their care.
Whether it's your year for a car trip holiday, or a lavish Family Adventure, you'll find many ideas here.
It's easy to stand by the barbecue grill all afternoon. But fun is certainly up a father's alley as well. Here are some good ideas for entertaining the kids and enjoying the process.
Are you looking for some quick ideas for family fun outdoors? Get some here.
