21st Century Skills
June 25, 2020
[Warning from Susie Ma’am: this is one of Steve Sir’s longer article, but I think it is one that you will appreciate. We parents are looking for ways ...
Posts tagged with parenting
A Manifesto to Strength
February 13, 2019
In recent years, we have read a great deal about grit and resilience. We have also seen studies about emotional fragility in our young people. Even ...
A Must-See Video
February 01, 2019
When I wrote the article earlier this week about connection and nature, I found it truly hard to find a photo to complement. Sure, sunsets are bea...
Benefits of Summer Camp: It's Like College, Just A Little Early
May 29, 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2016/05/09/can-sleep-away-camp-give-kids-a-competitive-advantage-in-life/?postshare=3011462810660315...
Summer Camp, Sibling Rivalry, and Conflict Resolution
May 10, 2016
One of the unique aspects of sleepaway camp is the cabin experience. Living with a group of 10 or so of your peers – and the supervision of two or t...
What Sustains Us - Love Letters From Parents
October 23, 2015
Nine months out of twelve, a sleepaway summer camp is quiet. We don’t have the smiles and laughter and excitement that make our job so clearly wor...