Over my three decades as a summer camp director, I've been asked thousands of questions about camp from parents, campers, and young adult counselors. Much of my research, writing, podcast topics, and speaking has emerged from these questions. Do you have a question about summer camp? Send me an email message, comment on this post, or use #askmeaboutcamp on Twitter or Instagram! Deciding on Camp What's the best age for camp? Is my child ready for camp? Should I make my kid go to ... continue reading...
Ep. 70: Parent on Purpose with Amy Carney
"It is not about creating some outcome for the kids. It's just about us coming together to figure out what values are really important to us, what type of adult we would like to launch, and how we can help them to get to that place." Amy Carney In Episode 70, I'm chatting with Amy Carney, author of Parent on Purpose: A Courageous Approach to Raising Children in a Complicated World. In the course of raising triplets and another daughter just one year younger, Amy found herself simply ... continue reading...
Live Like Nigel
Yesterday was such a great day, because I spent it doing a few things I really enjoy - connecting with people and listening to music! What do you love to do? Are you making sure you're taking time to do those things? My husband and I went to Elton John's "Farewell Tour" concert last night. What struck me as I watched the band (several of whom are 70+ years old) was how much fun they looked like they were having. I especially enjoyed watching Nigel Olsson, drummer and band ... continue reading...
Ep. 69: 10 Secrets Happy Parents Know
In Episode 69, I'm chatting with Karen Lock Kolp of the We Turned Out Okay website and podcast. We talked for the first time back in Episode 38: We Turned Out Okay with Karen Lock Kolp. Karen is an early childhood development expert and parent coach. On her website and podcast, Karen helps worried and hovering parents by bring reassuring, helpful advice and conversations. Her new book, 10 Secrets Happy Parents Know: How to Stop the Chaos, Bring Out Your Child's Good Behavior, and Truly ... continue reading...
My One Word for 2019: Focus
Focus on what matters. I love the annual process of thinking about what I want for the coming year and what One Word can be an ongoing focus for me. I also enjoy sharing this activity with my family and hearing what everyone else’s words are. This year our New Year’s Eve One Word reveal was extra fun, because we were with another family, so all thirteen of us revealed our One Words. The words, like each of us, were ... continue reading...
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