As summer unfolds, a new school year is quietly approaching. The mindset students carry into September can shape their confidence, focus, and ability to thrive all year long.

Summer break = more free time. And let’s be honest—when kids have too much time on their hands, screens become the go-to. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Here are some fun and practical ideas to help your kids stay active, try something new, and make the most of their summer—without being glued to a device.

Responsibility can be shown and enacted in many forms. However, in a very general sense, it refers to the act of being accountable, learning from your actions, and having the ability for others to be able to rely on you.