Going Stir Crazy This Summer? How to Get Your Kids Out of the House Without Breaking the Bank

Promotional graphic for a live #CreditChat titled “Going Stir Crazy This Summer? How to Get Your Kids Out of the House Without Breaking the Bank.” It invites viewers to join the chat on X on June 24, 2026, from 3–4 PM ET. The design features a purple gradient background with bold white text on the left, and on the right a man and a young child sitting together on a couch, both looking at handheld devices, with the child wearing headphones.

Join our weekly #CreditChat, launched in 2012 to help our community strengthen their understanding of credit and key personal finance topics such as saving, managing debt, and building healthier credit scores. Hosted by @Experian on X (formerly Twitter), the conversation is open to everyone—feel free to DM us with any questions.

This week’s #CreditChat is all about budget-friendly ways to keep kids active and engaged during summer. We’ll share creative, low-cost ideas and tips for managing seasonal expenses. Join us to make summer fun without overspending.

Topic: Going Stir Crazy This Summer? How to Get Your Kids Out of the House Without Breaking the Bank

When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Where: Join the live hashtag discussion

The panel will include:Felicity Watts:Author atAmerican Consumer Credit Counseling; Deacon Hayes: Founder ofWell Kept Wallet; Joyce Brewer:Emmy award-winning TV Journalist, Podcaster and Founder ofMommyTalkShow.com; Adriana Ocanas:Consumer Credit Cards Analyst for U.S. News & World Report; Kembala Evans:Financial Coach, author, speaker and founder ofKembala.com; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Jennifer White: Consumer Education and Advocacy Team, and Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.

Questions we will discuss:

  1. Summer break is here! What’s the biggest challenge when it comes to keeping kids entertained without overspending?
  1. What are your favorite ways to get kids out of the house during the summer while staying within your budget?
  1. How do you approach budgeting for summer activities and experiences for your family?
  1. What resources do you use to find affordable opportunities and activities in your community?
  1. How do you decide which summer activities are worth the cost and which ones to skip?
  1. How can parents balance summer fun with teaching kids about financial responsibility?
  1. What are some creative ways your family saves money while still making the most of summer break?
  1. How do you manage the costs of camps, lessons, sports, or other organized activities during the summer?
  1. What opportunities do you see during the summer to help kids learn about money and budgeting?
  1. As summer continues, what affordable activity or experience are you most looking forward to with your kids?

Check out our complete list of upcoming personal finance Twitter chats here.

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