Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 846 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JULY | AUGUST 2016 Yeah, I know, it’s hot. Steamy in fact. But I love the summer. When my kids were in elementary school, the end-of-year pool party, followed by a mom/kid getaway, clearly marked the transition from school year to summer vacation. Class schedules, homework and school dress code became sleeping in, game nights and swim suits. Toss in a lazy river and a good night’s sleep (sans alarm clock), and I was golden. By middle school, summer sports and evolving teen friendships made it harder to get out of dodge. But we still had team sports. We often complained out loud about Saturday night games but secretly loved the shared camaraderie (and popcorn). Now that our kids are in high school it has become even more challenging to chill out together. Summer schedules now include jobs, SAT/ACT studies, Drivers Ed, studies abroad, college applications and internships. I’ve found that for my husband and me, our kids’ burgeoning independence (beginning the day they got their driver’s licenses), causes us to fill our time fuller too. Work, philanthropy, time with adult friends, date nights, and spending valuable time with our own parents. By Friday, we are wondering what happened to Tuesday and Wednesday. It’s just going too fast! But alas, it is summer, and I am determined to make memories. So while we are busy preparing our kids for their futures (quite a daunting task), I for one want to enjoy every second of the fleeting time I have with them while they are still at home. I often joke that being a parent is like army boot camp – it’s not just a job, it’s an adventure. And what an adventure it is! In this issue of GLF you'll find loads of ideas, many of them free, to celebrate summer time as a family. GLF is committed to making life just a bit better by sharing information that is educational, informational and inspirational. We are here because you are here. We are walking in shared shoes. So let us hear from you. Send us photos, advice and story ideas. Tell us about the ups and downs, highs and lows of your parenting adventures. And, share your thoughts on finding good family fun. 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KEEP CALM SUMMER ON AND ABOUT US There are two things parents hope to give their children: roots and wings. But it’s often hard to know if the decisions we’re making are the right ones, especially when the world is changing so quickly. GoodLife Family is a resource for parents with kids tweens to twenties. Extensive and insightful content addresses the daily joys and struggles of finding a balance between kids and parents while keeping ourselves sane in the process.You’ll meet inspiring women and men who have stared down life’s challenges, survived, and now are willing to share their journey with you. GoodLifeFamily is committed to making a difference in the lives of our families, friends and communities as the go-to source. We’re living, we’re learning, and most important, we’re laughing.We hope you will too. CONTACT US SUBSCRIBE: GoodLifeFamilyMag.com ADVERTISE: Advertising@goodlifefamilymag.com SUBMIT EDITORIAL IDEAS: Tricia@goodlifefamilymag.com