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Drew Blankenship

10 Things You Can Do With Your Grandkids This Summer to Keep Them Busy and Off Screens

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Portrait of grandfather and grandson having fun with an abacus tool – Shutterstock

Summer can be magical for grandparents and grandchildren alike, but many families are facing the same challenge this year: too much screen time. Tablets, phones, video games, and streaming apps can quickly take over long summer afternoons if adults are not intentional about creating other activities. Parents and grandparents across social media have been sharing growing concerns about children spending entire days indoors, glued to devices instead of making real-world memories. But you can be part of the change! Here are 10 things you can do with your grandkids this summer that don’t involve screen time.

1. Create a Backyard “Grandma Camp”

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