Parent Driven DevelopmentEpisode 035: Summer VacationsWelcome!The hosts reflect back on their experience of summer vacation as a child vs. what their kids experience now. How much do kids actually remember on these family vacations?Loads and loads of driving!!The views!You can either see more of the places in between or more of the place you’re going toWhat does your family value more?Is the classic road trip only nostalgic?KWu becomes a foodie in Paris!Winter ski trips KWu thinks it’s a good start to travel domestically before going internationally with her own childrenGet the ideas of what the kids are actually interested in to make for a better vacation Kids may end up being grumpy anyways, so let's take them along regardlessSuper rewarding as a parent to hear positive feedback from the kids on a successful vacationPlaying name that tune on the car ride home - the feeling that may actually last in our kids memories.Chris plans a yearly beach trip with family as the designated time to get togetherAnnual cousins week Josh’s daughter gets real about wanting to go to new places and experience new things during summer trips JC takes the kids on an annual beach trip but mixes it up with locationsJosh finds success having his daughter bring a friend on a weekend getawayBuilt in play buddies when friends come alongBuilt in getaways with friendsTypically less dramaOther parents around to mingle with and relaxAllow the kids to be with kids, and adults to be with adults Share responsibilities of who is caperoning #parentinghackBut do the parenting philosophies match up?!Josh’s daughter is a mini Zuckerberg while her comrades are a bit behindA friend to Chris's kids ican't seem to put his phone away during bowling nightJC had a TV in the mainroom on a vacation and it became the default daily wind downJosh’s daughter follow suit and uses her phone for taking pictures Assigning family time without phones is best to keep everyone on the same pageDice roll for a fresh activitiesSome of the best memories come from impulsive detoursKWu’s son went out and got eaten by tons of mosquitoes causing so much itching that they eventually bleed Bath time is now a nightmare #failChris and his wife volunteer to help out a family friend’s twins! He soon realizes the horror of having multiplesJosh’s daughter has been having loads of sleepovers and he’s been sending a bottle of wine for the watchful parents. Definite notion of being invited back #geniusJC’s oldest graduated high school, planning for college and is working hard over summer break. #proudparentFollow & SupportPlease follow us @parentdrivendev on Twitter or email us at [email protected]. Our website is at ParentDrivenDevelopment.com.Support us via Patreon and get access to our our Slack Community.PanelChris SextonKWuJosh PuetzJC Avena