The Epic Pass for children aged five to 12 is currently priced at $534. Of the participating Alterra Kids Ski Free Week resorts, a few have opened (or plan to open soon) for the 2024-2025 ski season.

Reality check: Kids just don't shift from "all about me" to deeply grateful overnight. It takes awhile to really embrace gratitude on a deeper level. So start simple in weeks one and two.

Here's what a typical summer day looks like for me as a mom with 11 kids. 5:30 to 6:30 a.m.: Quiet work time I like to wake up early and review my plans for the day or week before the kids get up.