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September 15, 2021

Three Good Things

Sharing three good things with each other during daily family sharing is a great way to connect AND grow gratitude. It’s simple. During sharing time, each person shares three good things that happened in their day OR three things they’re

Three Good Things

Parenting

September 15, 2021

Connection Tip #2: Start a Daily Family Sharing Habit

“Just like at camp, connections are the result of intentionally chosen, day-to-day family habits that create feelings of warmth and belonging.” –Happy Campers Secret #1: Connection Comes First One of my favorite connection tips (besides unplugging) is having a daily family

Connection Tip #2: Start a Daily Family Sharing Habit

Happy Campers Book, Parenting

September 15, 2021

Highs, Lows, and Buffaloes

What do kids choose to share about their friendships, camp experiences, time at school, and other life experiences? Sometimes, not much. An activity we do during nightly campfires at camp is an excellent way to get kids to share, and

Highs, Lows, and Buffaloes

Podcast

September 10, 2021

[Encore] Ep. 121: The Power of Showing Up with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

Show notes & links available here. Subscribe for resources and ideas for happier, more connected families. This is an encore presentation of one of my favorite episodes. Enjoy! Helpful short video messages from Tina A message for parents: https://vimeo.com/399730541 Fear Messaging

[Encore] Ep. 121: The Power of Showing Up with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

Happy Campers Book, Parenting

September 9, 2021

Connection Tip #1: Full Attention

“It’s the little, ordinary parts of our family life that our kids will remember. The feeling of what it was like to be home and to belong.” –Happy Campers Secret #1: Connection Comes First Kids need our full, undivided, undistracted attention

Connection Tip #1: Full Attention