Dear Dads,

With summer on the horizon, now's the perfect time to shift gears from reactive to proactive planning, ensuring this season is packed with growth, bonding, and fun for your family, especially your teenagers. Here's how to make the most of the upcoming summer months, creating a plan that caters to everyone in the family, including some much-needed time for you and your wife.

How to Be Proactive

The key to a successful summer lies in early, proactive planning. Rather than waiting for the season to unfold, take the lead in crafting an engaging, flexible schedule that incorporates everyone's interests and goals. This approach not only minimizes last-minute stress but also ensures that your family makes the most of the precious summer weeks.

Ask each family member to give you 2-3 things that they would like to do so you get ideas and see where their heads are at going into the summer. 

Family Adventures with Six Summers

For a family trip that hits all the right notes, consider leveraging the Six Summers platform. Designed with families in mind, Six Summers offers tools and resources to help you plan a trip that's both enjoyable and meaningful. We have created a family trip itinerary that gives you everything you need to know to build an epic trip. You could even join one of Six Summers pre-planned trips or build a custom one with other dads if you plan now. 

Pre-planned Experiences

The Six Summers platform also introduces an innovative way to enhance your summer with badge-worthy experiences tailored to your teens' ages and interests. From attending a concert of a band your teen loves (perhaps introducing them to your favorite music in a Concert Swap) to engaging in deep Conversations about life's big questions, college planning, or setting a goal to run a race together, these badges offer structured yet flexible activities designed to enrich your family's summer. Each badge completed is not just an achievement but a step towards deeper connections and shared growth.

Prioritizing Mom and Dad

Amidst the hustle of family activities, it's crucial to carve out time for you and your partner. Scheduling a trip or a getaway just for the two of you is an integral part of your summer plan. This dedicated time away from parenting responsibilities recharges your batteries, strengthens your relationship, and models the importance of maintaining healthy, loving partnerships for your teens.

As summer approaches, remember that the effort you put into planning now pays off in a season filled with growth, joy, and togetherness. By being proactive, utilizing resources like Six Summers, and ensuring there's something for everyone—including mom and dad—you're setting the stage for a summer that your family will look back on fondly for years to come.

Here's to a summer of intentional fun, deep connections, and memorable adventures!

Warm regards, 

Jeremie Kubicek