What children truly need is to feel emotionally safe. As summer brings change, acts of kindness can guide children and families toward healing and growth, fostering emotional resilience.

Summer means sunshine, and hopefully popsicles and lots of playtime. But for many families, summer also brings a combination of excitement and uncertainty.

Published: June 25, 2025 2:11pm EDT Disclosure statement As the school year wraps up, many children are keen for summer break. Summer means sunshine, and hopefully popsicles and lots of playtime.