As the meme shared during church today advised, “Remember to drink lots of water and stay indoors between 11:00 AM and November 1st.” When you’re done laughing, and the reality of what we’re in for over the next few months has started to sink in, consider this fun family activity that can be done completely indoors: a picture book book club!

This Thursday, June 6, is a date of great significance: the 80th anniversary of D-Day – the invasion of Normandy – widely considered a major turning point of World War II. The commemoration happening in Normandy will be the most extensive in history, and your family can follow the example set by the organizers, honoring veterans of WWII and beyond for their incredible sacrifice.

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, but sometimes we forget why we are marking it. This year, amidst the appliance sales and barbeques and much-needed time off from work and school, set aside some time to remember why all of those things are happening.

One fascinating part of the Pentecost story is the moment when the holy spirit comes down like a flame, and the disciples become able to speak to those assembled in their native languages. It’s a great reminder of how language can sometimes feel like something that divides us, but it can be a powerful connector as well. This week, explore this idea with your family!

There are lots of poems out there about moms. LOTS. And like prayers, sometimes one someone else has composed captures perfectly how you feel, but sometimes the right words need to come straight from your heart. So this year, write a Mother’s Day poem!