Sun, Fun, and Leadership: Why being a Camp Counselor Is Perfect For Teens
As summer approaches, many parents of teens and tweens start thinking about how to keep their kids engaged, active, and productive during the break. While...
Read ArticleMarch is National Reading Month and we know that encouraging children to develop a love for books is one of the most valuable gifts we...
Read ArticleEarly literacy is one of the most important things to focus on for children’s development and success. Though most kids aren’t able to read on...
Read ArticleWe live in anxious times. One of the top books of the year is The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.
Read ArticleI have three children under 10, and I know exactly what it is like to sit in a room with a book cracked open and...
Read ArticleAward-winning books perfect for preschoolers.
Read ArticleMake 2024 the year that you and your preschooler try out the abundant free events and resources curated by dedicated librarians from our local libraries!
Read ArticleThe Sea Otter Classic Foundation (SOCF) is shifting into gear this spring with its Bike Skills School Assembly Program and the return of the Life...
Read ArticleIn part one of this article, we detailed the many iterations that the teaching of reading has undergone before the present-day consensus that the Science...
Read ArticleWe live in anxious times. One of the top books of the year is The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.
Read ArticleFor many kids, the new school year can bring a mixture of feelings. There are no easy solutions for alleviating the anxiety other than having lots of conversations of reassurance with your kid that they know what to do, how to navigate their school, and how to interact with others.
Read ArticleThe early teen years can be tough on kids during the summer. Too young to work but too old (or at least they think they’re too old) for camp or a babysitter, you need activities to keep them busy and engaged.
Read ArticleWe celebrate the arts in our September issue each year. Here are a variety of resources to develop your family’s “creativity muscles.”
Read ArticleAs summer approaches, many parents of teens and tweens start thinking about how to keep their kids engaged, active, and productive during the break. While...
Read ArticleWhat is the definition of a “good” school? Some parents will cite academics, while others seek schools that are faith-based or boast a myriad of...
Read ArticleWe live in anxious times. One of the top books of the year is The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.
Read ArticleThe field of media literacy – the ability to access, analyze, and evaluate media in various forms–has become a necessary pillar of the curriculum. It teaches students to analyze the information they receive.
Read ArticleDo you have a teen starting their first job this summer? If so, there’s a good chance that you’ll find out, like our author does, that your child is capable, and that while they don’t need you all of the time, they do still need you occasionally.
Read ArticleAfter speaking with a few area adults who worked as camp counselors when they were teens, I’m certain of one thing: This is an opportunity that can benefit your child in many BIG ways, and not just in the near-term.
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