Rock the House! And Other Summer Plans with Your Teen (Not the Fun Kind)

Biggest Takeaways: Our family looks forward to summer because of the freedom from schedules and the fun stuff we get to do. BUT, we still have to get things done – namely, chore-type things. Having a family discussion where teens share their input is great for getting them to buy in to the plan. Sometimes, it's about the process rather than the end product – even if you don't walk away from a family summit with concrete plans, you've still taken an opportunity to connect. Staying flexible is the name of the game!