It's July! School is out, days are longer and the heat is on with kids wanting to be entertained. Please see our list of family activities. Make a commitment to going somewhere that you’ve never been to a couple of times a month. Consider starting a summer fun journal with your children complete with photos and their thoughts about your new adventures. This month’s parenting guide encouraging freedom in children is a repeat because it bears remembering that the pursuit of freedom starts in childhood. Until next month, stay cool, hydrated and have fun.  – Beverly Weathington, Community Engagement Coordinator, MPSI