Summer is officially here! As parents, we want our kids to enjoy every second of this freedom. However, the shift from highly structured school days to unstructured summer hours brings a unique set of challenges. Without the routine of classes, sports, and daily check-ins, the door can swing open to unwanted risks—particularly youth substance use. At the Substance Free Coalition of West Seneca & Orchard Park, we talk to parents every day who are trying to balance giving their