Every summer, parents wrestle with the idea of whether or not to pack off their kids for a few weeks of camp. They're worried, of course. 'Will my son feel homesick? We've never been separated!' ' Or, 'Will my daughter make friends? She's always been a little shy.' However, summer camp can be an enriching experience. They'll learn many things life skills they'd never pick up … [Read more...] about 5 Values Kids Learn from Summer Camp
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15 Cheap Summer Thrills That Kids Will Love
A few weeks into summer and your kids are already complaining. 'Mom, I'm bored!' they whine. Or, they spend the whole day watching cartoons, lazily stuffing chips into their mouths. When you tell them to turn off the TV, they mumble: 'Oh, but there's nothing else to do!' Here are some fun activities to try this summer. Many are easy. Most are really, really cheap. All are … [Read more...] about 15 Cheap Summer Thrills That Kids Will Love
7 Secrets to Raising Happy, Confident Kids
Parents get a lot of conflicting advice on all aspects of raising a child, from how much food to give and what kind of toys to buy. But what does it really take to raise a happy, confident child? We cut through all the theories and tips and get to the heart of successful parenting. What we found is that you don't need to spend a lot of money, read a dozen parenting books, or … [Read more...] about 7 Secrets to Raising Happy, Confident Kids