Parenting in the heat: How to stay cool and avoid summer meltdowns

The Weather Network is joined by a family relationship expert to explain how summer heat can impact parenting styles, and shares simple ways families can stay calm, connected, and regulated during hot weather.

As the temperatures rise this summer, so can parenting stress.

From splash pads to the beach, learn how to manage outdoor activities from author and relationship expert, Vivian Meraki, in order to create a more peaceful and enjoyable summer for both you and your children. She shares her top tips for avoiding parental burnout during the season.

Watch the video above to get the four stress-based parenting styles that emerge in the heat, and how you can employ the simple strategies to keep your cool this summer.

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