Parents in Door and Kewaunee Counties have had to think outside the box when it comes to keeping their kids busy this summer. An American Psychological Association survey shows 60 percent of parents are struggling to keep their kids busy and wondered how they would be able to do it for an entire summer. Door County Partnership for Children and Families Community Impact Coordinator Chad Welch says they have been urging parents to tap into their family’s creativity to help stay connected and engaged this summer without spending a lot of money.

For when kids are connected to their devices, Welch recommends utilizing virtual tours and messaging apps as educational tools.