Hey!

Summer break is here, and many parents are asking the same question:

“How do I prevent my child from getting sucked into a screen abyss?”

Today’s tips are about creating a more intentional summer, including an invitation to a conversation I think more parents need to have.​​​​​

Tip #1: Host a Summer Challenge

I challenge you to host a challenge for your family this summer.

​Last summer I hosted a Board Game Challenge with my youngest son.

The idea was simple: play one board (or card game) every day until school started.

Many kids will choose a fun mission with a big goal over another suggestion from you (sorry).

But it doesn’t have to be board games.

You could create a:

• Reading challenge (books, comics, audiobooks all count)
• Daily bike ride challenge
• Family walk challenge
• Cooking or baking challenge
• Puzzle challenge
• Basketball shots challenge
• Nature scavenger challenge
• Lego build challenge
• Kindness challenge
• “Try something new” challenge

The challenge itself matters less than giving kids something to look forward to. Let them keep track of it, remind YOU about, and organically create experiences that get them off screens

Keep the tracking simple.
Use a whiteboard, sticky notes, or a piece of paper on the fridge.
And let your kids negotiate around things like: Can we make up days? Does this count? Can Grandma join?
Those conversations will help kids keep going.

And if you fall off the wagon, no problem. It’s supposed to be fun. Celebrate at the end no matter what.

Tip #2: A Critical Conversation Happening Next Week

Next Friday, I’m opening up my Teen Boy Mom Support Group for an intimate community conversation.

Parents of all ages are welcome.

Boy Moms: How to Handle Porn Exposure, Addiction, and Prevention

It’s one of those topics many parents hope will never touch their family.

I’m joined by a brave mom willing to share her family’s experience and what helped them move through it.

Dads are welcome to join use too.

We’ll talk about:

• what parents should know
• how to talk with your son without shame or panic
• ways to get ahead of the issue
• what to do if your child has already been exposed
  
  Friday, June 5,
  9:00–10:00 AM Pacific Time|
  Dads are welcome to join.

👉 👉 ​​​​​​​ REGISTER HERE

If your head feels a little in the sand around this topic, you’re probably not the only one.

Come spend an hour with us anyway.

My hope is that parents leave feeling more prepared, more grounded, and less frozen around a topic that can bring up a lot of fear and shame.

This will be the only email announcement I send about this event.

❤️ Rachel