Yearly Archives:2015

Traditions

March 25, 2015

Every August, after we return from camp, my family takes a vacation. It’s our time to reconnect and enjoy the end of summer before the new school year begins. It’s a tradition we all look forward to. For the past four years, we have booked the same...

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Choose Optimism

March 18, 2015

Optimism is one of the most valuable skills we can teach our children. Research shows that optimistic people enjoy better health, increased longevity, less stress, and greater achievement. We all know optimistic people (maybe you are one of them)....

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Preparing for Summer 2015

March 11, 2015

It’s hard to believe that in only four short months the buses will be pulling onto Bowers Road and bringing our camp family back home to begin another summer of friendship, fun and fabulous memories. It’s a moment we look forward to with all our...

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Unplugged for a Day

March 4, 2015

My family had an amazing experience this past vacation. Something I never thought we could pull off. It was an adventure that took teamwork, perseverance, and a lot of courage.   It did not require travel, reservations or any expense. It was...

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Practicing Patience

February 25, 2015

Society has changed in many ways since we were kids. The astounding progress that we’ve made over the course of a generation has made our lives infinitely more convenient, but that convenience has come with a significant cost…our patience. The...

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