Today’s families come in all shapes, ages, sizes, sexes and colors!  There is no one right way to be called  ”family”.  Usually it’s people who are related to one another, but not always. The glue that holds all families together is love. Families are made to love and support one another, to nurture and teach one another and to grow into our best selves together. Take time to take stock of your family. As you plan your summer fun, remember to include everyone and also plan to spend special one-on-one time with just one child sometimes.  Everyone likes to feel special in a family. Grandparents, aunts, and uncles are family too so help give your child a sense of place in the world by including members of your extended family in your play as well. Everyone and every age has something to offer and something to learn from one another. As you plan fun things to do for your family, remember that all kinds of families matter.