Thinking about leadership styles with your kids and having meaningful conversations about the leaders you embrace, value and respect helps kids to link strong leadership skills with values. This July, as you reflect on our nation, engage your kids in important civic conversations that link the importance and value of listening, reflecting, kindness, giving back and volunteering to leadership.

May is a time when all the activities result in shows, concerts, games, parties and celebrations to showcase the learning children have done all year. It also culminates in exceptionally busy calendars and more to-dos for parents who are already struggling to balance the everyday. In such a busy season, let’s explore some ideas for slowing down, making space, connecting with nature and embracing kindness to ourselves.