Yesterday, my fourth grade son came home from school downcast. It’s his third week at a new school, and I had encouraged him to find a friend or two to invite over to swim. He had asked two boys for their phone numbers, and the boys...
read moreStaying in Touch……All Year Long! The school year has officially started! The sunscreen and bathing suits have been replaced with backpacks and school supplies, and campers are back to being students once again. The start of...
read moreIt’s hard to believe it’s late August and the end of summer is quickly approaching. By now you have most likely unpacked your camper’s bags (done endless amounts of laundry) and have everyone settled into life at home and the family...
read moreFor many parents the send off (to camp) requires enough emotional and logistical effort that there is no time to think about where all this work might lead. So allow me to give you some idea of what to expect on the other end of the calendar when your child...
read moreSome six million children in the United States are preparing psychologically to go away to sleepaway camp. Whether these departing children are camp veterans or nervous rookies, they are mentally rehearsing being away from mom and dad, their...
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