Tools that work and make my kids more capable, competent people
“I love any book that gives me tools that work and make my kids more capable, competent people. Camp turned my older kid into a responsible young adult, so secrets to how camp people accomplished THAT are welcome! Thank you for this book!”
READ MOREAn important antidote to the disconnection and anxiety kids and parents face in our screen-obsessed culture
“Such a powerful book. As a parent and a child mental health specialist, I found Monke’s tips incredibly helpful and actionable. This book is an important antidote to the disconnection and anxiety kids and parents face in our screen-obsessed culture.”
READ MOREThe most helpful parenting book I have found
“Happy Campers has been the most helpful parenting book I have found. Audrey gives simple every day tactics to help every parent. The tips offered are easy to follow and to implement at home. Well written and well organized, I refer back to it often and continue to feel empowered by Audrey’s solutions to common View Full →
READ MOREAn easy page-turner… and I’m not usually a big “parent lit” reader
“I bought this book after being blown away by my older son’s transformative experience at the Gold Arrow Camp. I was really impressed with the structure and thought that underpins the delivery of such a profound summer experience. The book is an easy page-turner and helps bring some ideas into family life that keep the View Full →
READ MOREGreat book for families!
“Audrey Monke nails it. As a former school teacher (current mom!) I appreciate her practical and easy-to-apply advice. Even if you pick up the book and only read one (ONE) strategy, it’s worth it. I started leaving my kids post-it notes, and low and behold, they started leaving them in return. Great book for families! View Full →
READ MOREEven if you pick up the book and only read one strategy, it’s worth it
“Audrey Monke nails it. As a former school teacher (current mom!) I appreciate her practical and easy-to-apply advice. Even if you pick up the book and only read one (ONE) strategy, it’s worth it. I started leaving my kids post-it notes, and low and behold, they started leaving them in return. Great book for families!”
READ MORECan’t put this book down and have gleaned so many insights and take-aways
“I am not generally a fan of “self-help” books, but this one is so much more. I love camp and I want to parent my kids better- this book is a practical look at what makes camp special and how we can translate camp magic to our home life. I honestly can’t put this book View Full →
READ MORETools to help kids acquire the socio-emotional learning that we all need to lead fulfilled lives
“Oh what I would have done to have had “Happy Campers” in my hands 20 years ago when I started my own family. Sunshine (Audrey Monke) has written a must-read primer on empowering our children with crucial life-skills. This labor of love pulls the curtain back on the magic of summer camp and shows you View Full →
READ MOREShe really channels that wonderful summer camp feeling, and teaches parents how to get it in their own homes
“Audrey Monke has written a delightful book. She really channels that wonderful summer camp feeling and teaches parents how to get it in their own homes. Monke teaches tools to help kids acquire the socio-emotional learning that we all need to lead fulfilled lives. And the great thing is these same tools make for a View Full →
READ MORELearn all the simple secrets the counselors use to build meaningful relationships
“As a camp doctor for the past 15 summers, I’ve seen a certain uniqueness in the bond between campers and their counselors: A perfect blend of mutual respect, guidance, silliness, and encouragement that is often missing in the child’s home life. With this book, parents can bring home the magic of camp and learn all View Full →
READ MOREYou can devour this book or nibble one chapter at a time
“Those who go to camp already know the great value of the experience. Those who play sports, perform in a play, join a club – know the value of teamwork and communication. Happy Campers brings all of that into the home and workplace with great – and sometimes very simple and easy – ideas to View Full →
READ MOREMonke is the parenting expert we ALL need in our corner!
“Children raised during the 1960s-’70s had the benefit of free play and unsupervised exploration and the perfect backdrop for self-discovery. Kids today have almost every minute spoken for, organized, and overseen by an adult. Audrey Monke, a 30+ year camp director & mother of five is the perfect person to help parents not only understand View Full →
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