This August edition is intended to inspire “Lifelong Learning”, from birth to adulthood and beyond. When was the last time you learned something new? 

It is proven to be beneficial for our brains and bodies to keep learning new things throughout life. Check out page 18 to give yourself new motivation to get outside your comfort zone, gain a new skill, meet new people and grow your brain.

School and learning look different for everyone, and we are here to embrace, celebrate and support that. Not every child or adult learns best in the same ways, so it’s wonderful to analyze how best to reach our kids in and out of the classroom. In “Homeschooling 101”, on page 14, we think about whether alternative education options may be the right answer for some of us.
Heading back to school, it’s the perfect time to assess how to keep the family’s immune systems healthy. On page 12, learn some straight-forward tips for boosting your immunity and staying well.

The end of summer is a great time to focus on renewal. Even though the lazy days of summer are winding down, there is a refresh and renewal that comes with the approach of the fall months. Our cover is a beautiful symbol of this time, featuring a field of sunflowers—my favorite flower. For me, sunflowers represent abundance, strength and endurance. What is your favorite flower and why? What do they represent to you and do they bring you back to a certain time and place that feels special or envokes positivity and joy? Something to think about and ponder during these wonderfully long and light-filled days of summer.

Wishing you all this and more,
Erica