In hopes of encouraging more time spent outsideinstead of in front of a screen, we’ve cozied up to the concept that a classic 1980s summer à la Stranger Things (without that whole Upside Down thing, please) is just what the doctor ordered. Keep reading to see what you’ll need to make it happen—and guess what? This is going to be the Best. Summer. Ever.
It's not a real game of Battleship if the board doesn't stay on the kitchen table for at least 72 hours of intermittent play.
5. Let your kids ride around the neighborhood.
No one's summer is complete without pedal scrapes on the insides of their ankles and a couple of scab-on-scabbed knees. Worried about free-range life in the real world? Here's a crash course on teaching kids to make good decisions.
6. Let them watch bad TV—a lot of It.
Bonus points if it's one of these 1980s shows that are still totally cool.
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