Financial pressures may have made this a year when some families can’t afford pricy extras, such as after-school activities or summer camp.
It’s OK to explain this to your kids, said an expert from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, who offered tips for the conversation, as well as low-cost alternatives for budget-friendly summer fun.
“It’s important to give an optimistic but honest appraisal of budgets,” said Eric Storch, professor and vice chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. “If you’re not in a position to spend on camps and extracurriculars, be confident, reassuring and also direct about what you’re spending.”…