Summer is the best—long sunny days at the pool, backyard barbecues and ice cream cones, relaxing by the campfire under the stars. Everything feels a bit lighter and freer, until you have to decide: should we keep the kids on a schedule, or should we let them loose? (And either way, how can parents stay sane?) This week, Emily's popping in with five easy, flexible activities that parents can put into their kids' summer rotation, a nice mix of practical to-do's (because chores still need to be done) along with the unforgettable fun that make summer magical.

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