School’s Out for Summer. Parents Need Support With Youth Mental Health

By Steve Bullock, January Contreras & Carlos Curbelo | July 15, 2025

School’s out for summer, and for many parents, that means worrying a little extra about how kids will fare over the next few months. Will their new routines and activities be rewarding or will they add stress? Will they stay connected with the mentors who support them?

Will they have setbacks without the structure and resources that many schools provide, like healthy lunches and guidance counselors? Will they spend more time than usual on their phone? Will they get enough sleep? Too much?

Raising kids in these modern times means grappling with countless questions, many of which intensify around this time of year.