This week has been an emotional one, but at the end of it all I’m trying really hard to be hopeful in so many different ways. I’m most hopeful that kindness prevails. I’ve been talking a lot with my girls this week about love, kindness and acceptance. There’s a power in bringing people together through respect and kindness. Trying to focus on that… Here are just a few links for you this weekend. xoxo, Melissa

Rest in peace, Leonard Cohen.

A letter to the new president from 3rd graders.

Good things to do now from Cup of Jo.

Children’s books about kindness.