It's summertime, and you want to make the most of your children's time off.Making the best of summer vacation can be quite a challenge. Organized activities vs. free play time might be hard to balance. How can you mix educational activities into your child's summer without them rebelling? There are summer reading programs, but how can you get kids to engage in them? Look for educational, yet fun, opportunities such as museums, nature programs, or learning a new sport. Basically, the goal is to keep kids mentally engaged while still enjoying summer. Corinn Cross, MD, discusses summer vacations and how to keep your children mentally sharp with some great educational ideas.