Parenting

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The Benefits of Camp

More than a mainstay of the childhood experience, summer camp offers a myriad of mental, emotional, and physical benefits for your child. Not only that,

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Raising Respectful Significant Others

Not long ago, someone shared with me that her young adult daughter was complaining that there are no guys who are “marriage material.” Interestingly, I

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Encouraging Healthy Hobbies

According to the Child Development Institute, hobbies are an essential part of children’s development. They help children find ways to express themselves, discover their strengths and

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Facing Mom Shame

Shame & Peer Pressure During Motherhood If the above comments sound all-too familiar, then you’ve experienced – or know of someone who has experienced –

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Parenting & Technology

Parenting in the Digital World When it comes to parenting frustrations, technology is probably at or near the top of the list for those who

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Parenting After Losing a Spouse

After losing a spouse, there is no question that managing your own grief, as well as helping your children through their grief, is a continuing

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An Ongoing Dialogue

We teach our kids to stay away from hot stoves and to look both ways before crossing the street. But while their safety is our

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