October's here in 2 days, and that has us wondering—what will you be celebrating?

Whether it’s making it through another week of homework chaos or those rare moments when the kids actually clean their rooms, it’s the little wins that keep us going 😌

October also brings some special days to plan around: National Family History Month, World Teacher’s Day (October 5), and National Bullying Prevention Month. Great reasons to pause and connect with your family or classroom in meaningful ways.

Speaking of celebrating—next month’s theme is resilience. You know, like when your kid spills their juice again and you’re trying to hold it together for the 100th time. But hey, every moment like that builds growth and resilience (for both you and them!).

But first, here's a highlight of 3 things we don't want you to miss...

Awaken Your Inner Hero Challenge 📚

We’re excited to introduce our brand-new Awaken Your Inner Hero 15-Minute a Day Story Challenge! Spend some quality time with your kids by reading an inspiring story and trying out a personal growth activity together from our Hero Handbook. You can easily explore our bundle with specially designed worksheet challenges that follow each of the 43 stories. Try out a sample story and activity today or at bedtime. We’ve even got a book for the adults too, so be sure to check it out. (And yes, that’s Tony Robbins on the cover with us!)

DOWNLOAD SAMPLE

Tony reminds us that the parent-child bond is powerful and crucial for a child's emotional well-being. By doing this challenge, you’re nurturing that bond while also helping your child develop a growth mindset. It’s a fun and effortless way for both you and your child (and students) to work on personal growth together—because growing as individuals can be a shared adventure!

To make it even easier, we encourage you to get the full copies of the Awaken Your Inner Hero 3-book bundle at our introductory price of $33 (reg. $45) right here! You’ll unlock a new story to share daily during your challenge. This journey will elevate your family's overall well-being, helping you all become more aware, believe in yourselves, and discover exciting new possibilities through the inspiring tales of kids just like them.

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Here’s to making every day a step toward becoming your family’s own heroes—happy reading and exploring! 🌟

🚨 EXTENDED - Last Chance to Win! 🚨

We’ve been seeing some truly meaningful photos, and we want to give everyone a little extra time to join in the fun! That’s why we’ve extended the contest deadline to this Wednesday, October 2nd. It’s not about being professional — we're looking for special moments that represent your family. SO DON'T WAIT - share your special photo for a chance to win transformative prizes from Mylio and The Photo Managers (valued at up to $499) to help organize your digital life.

To enter is simple:

  1. Capture a Moment: Take or find a photo that reflects a meaningful family value. (i.e. game night for "teamwork", kitchen table for "togetherness", biking for "adventure".)
  2. Submit Your Photo: Head over to the entry form to upload your file and officially enter the contest. (Last day to enter is October 2nd, 2024 11:59pm PT.)
  3. Share Your Story: Write 1-2 sentences explaining how your photo represents your chosen family value.

That's it—simple and fun! We can't wait to see your submissions!

Contest ends in 2 days, so don’t wait - submit your photo today!

*This is collaborative partnership.

We Believe in You

Give it up for YOU and the the journey of parenting, with all its twists and turns! We know that each age and life stage comes with its own set of challenges, but you’re doing the best you can, even on the tough days. The key is to keep pushing forward and to show yourself and your kids a little extra kindness along the way.

If you’re navigating a tricky parenting moment, hop into our REK Facebook Group or reply to one of our emails and share your experience. There’s a whole community of parents and teachers ready to cheer you on and share their stories too.

Let's level up our Hero Intelligence together!

We’d love to hear from you! Hit reply and let us know what topics or experiences you’d like to see in our upcoming newsletters. We're here for you, ready to share the insights and encouragement from this incredible community.

Let’s rock October together—one resilient, joyful day at a time! 🎉

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