Coping with an Empty Nest
Strategies for Survival When Your Child Leaves Home In a few short weeks, students across the country will be preparing for a major milestone: their high school graduation. While the thought of moving away from home, whether to attend college, join the military, or find a job, likely fills these students with joy and eager […]
Local Summer Camp Profiles – Summer 2021
Off to Camp! Baylor Summer Camps Families have enjoyed Baylor Summer Camps for decades! Baylor’s 690-acre campus and facilities allow for a wide array of activities to match individual skills and interests, and Baylor faculty, coaches, and counselors have the expertise in working with children in a safe and nurturing environment. From the family-favorite Raider […]
10 Tips for Summer Camp Prep
Summer can be an exciting time for your child. Attending a camp gives them a chance to make new friends and explore new topics of interest, but it can also be a bit daunting. It’s completely normal for your child to have anxiety about going off to camp, and they will likely experience feelings of […]
Summer Camp: A Parent’s Guide
Making the Most of Your Child’s Experience A nationwide rite of passage, summer camp is a great opportunity for children to have new and unique experiences all while making lifelong friends. As a parent, there are things you can do to make sure your child has the best summer possible. From choosing the perfect camp, to […]
Top Benefits of Summer Camp
Why Camp is Great for Children (and Their Parents) You may be thinking summer camp is just a way to get your kids out of the house. While that’s certainly true, a summer camp experience also offers so many mental and physical benefits to children – and these benefits last long after the final song […]
Teenage Rebellion or Establishing Independence?
Adolescence often seems to take on a life of its own while parents are left wondering what alien has taken over their child’s mind and body. One minute they are reasonable and then you would think they have lost their mind … and you believe you might lose yours. It’s easy for parents of teens […]
Fostering Uniqueness
Learn How to Parent Your Children Based on Their Individual Personalities Gena and Ed Ellis have three children, ages 21, 16, and 13. “We were scared to death about parenting when our first was born,” recalls Gena. “I remember the day we brought him home. Before he was born, family and friends were constantly around […]
Local Summer Camp Profiles – Summer 2020
Silverdale Baptist Academy Summer Camps Silverdale Summer Camps provides children from preschool through 12th grade with opportunities for discovery and growth. Both morning and afternoon camps keep students engaged in the arts, athletics, and academics throughout the summer. Athletic offerings include basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, softball, and baseball, while programs in reading, math, and Spanish […]
Happy Campers!
While going to a summer camp will be fun for your child, the majority of children who attend camp experience some level of anxiety and may feel homesick. Use the following tips and tricks, both before and during their time at camp, to help your little one enjoy the wonderful experiences camps have to offer. […]
A Parents’ Guide to Camp
A rite of passage, summer camp is a time for kids to build confidence, make memories, and create lifelong friendships. In order to ensure your child makes the most of their experience, there are steps you as a parent can take to prepare them for the road ahead. From choosing a camp best suited to their […]
