One week into summer, and teens everywhere are sleeping past noon. “Is this normal?” we wonder. For moms and dads, life must go on when entering the month of June. For our teens, life takes a pause. School is out for the next several weeks. So what’s the parent of a bored teen to do?

Maybe your work schedule doesn’t allow you to be home with your teen in the summer. Or maybe you’re a stay-at-home mom, but your teen isn’t quite old enough to get a summer job. Whichever describes your situation, you’re not alone. I’ve faced these challenges, as well. And I’ve learned the value of a well-planned strategy to conquer the “I’m bored” syndrome!

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