8 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MAY | JUNE 2018 The Go-To Source for Parents of Kids Tweens to Twenties MAY | JUNE CONTENTS goodLIFEfamily LIVE. LEARN. LAUGH. REPEAT. Everyefforthasbeenmadetoauthenticatetheinformationcontainedonthesepages.Shouldyoufindanerror,omissionorissuewiththecontent,pleasecontactus.Theopinionsandexpressionscontained herein are those of the myriad of specialists and of parents and children who were willing to offer their input, and are not necessarily endorsed or shared by the staff or ownership of Good Life Family or its parent company, SLP & Company, LLC. AND MUCH MORE! GOOD ADVICE 18 Facing Tough Times Together How to help kids cope with adversity and disappointment 24 Summer Visitation How to turn a child’s possession nightmare into a summer dream 48 College Prep Tips & timeline for college applications GOOD IDEAS 26 Moms, Dads & Grads Gift Guide Editors' picks for imaginative and unique gifts 42 Avoid the Summer "Brain Drain" Keeping your kids academically active GOODTIMES 32 Take it Outside Creating an outdoor living retreat of your dreams 75 Community & Philanthropic Events “Our camps are helping to make kids dreams happen." Rainbow Days' Tiffany Beaudine on how their summer programs are inspiring young lives | Page 47 GOOD EMBRACE 58 Embrace Accessible Travel A smart digital platform with free advice for differently-abled individuals “If I can just reach one parent, I’ve been successful.” Very Inspiring Parent Award Recipient Angie Rogers on honoring her son’s memory by helping others in crisis | Page 12 GOOD LOOKS 38 Fashion Forecast Summer nights, flirty days and dreamy whites GOODTO GO 51 Family-Fun Outings 10 sure-to-please ideas 57 Your Ride to Adventure DART to historic downtown districts and other family fun destinations GOOD EATS 70 Good Eats Dining Guide