Contentment

Contentment means learning to be okay with what you have. There are several things that contented people do regularly to remain okay with what they have. These include spending their money on experiences rather than things, spending more time outdoors, and exercising consistently. They also spend time with friends and family who are also okay with what they have and therefore content. The Adventure Challenge Family Edition is a book that challenges families to enjoy fun experiences together as a family. Examples include cooking together, playing baseball with fruit, going on an adventure in the backyard, etc. The challenges don't require anything elaborate or extra to do. Everything can be done with everyday items that can be found around the house.

Select a few days this month to venture out as a family and do things together. For example, you could go on a picnic to your local park, hike some trails, pitch a tent in the backyard and camp out together, or simply get outside and walk the dogs together. Taking time to slow down and spend time together will be time well spent and will allow you to be content with what you already have.

Kids will grow up to have a better future when three things happen:

• They make wise choices.

• They build strong relationships.

• They maximize their potential.

As parents, each age is a new opportunity to help develop these skills every month by having conversations about the Big Ideas learned at school How does the Big Idea of cooperation, for example, relate to getting along with siblings? Or prepare kids for college or a career?

Conversations- both simple and meaningful- have a significant impact on the development of your kids' current and future self.