A new American Camp Association (ACA) study of 486 camps that served 90,000 campers reports that only 30 campers had confirmed COVID-19 cases in 2020. This is a direct result of the summer camp industryâs [Read More]
According to the Tourette Association of America, Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by sudden, involuntary movements and/ or sounds called tics. They can include eye blinking, head jerking and facial movements such [Read More]
My twin toddlers looked up at me with a perplexed expression on their faces. They had no idea what I was talking about. Since they were already signed up, I wanted to make sure they [Read More]
There are many significant milestones in the life of a child, and one of those is attending camp. For many children, going off to camp is a rite of passage. Itâs something they look forward [Read More]
High School Students are taking up lacrosse at ever-increasing rates. Lacrosse is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and high school teams are popping up across the country. Children are choosing lacrosse over other “traditional” [Read More]
Join a multi-disciplinary group of experts as they discuss topics including Working with Explosive Children at Home and School, Strategies for Surviving COVID in the Classroom and Still Teach Students Effectively, An Overview of New [Read More]
Todayâs kids typically spend several hours a day immersed in low-sensory, pixelated landscapes rather than outdoors playing in the mud, climbing trees, examining bugs, rolling down hills or making up games. As a consequence, kids [Read More]
Birth order is a concept that suggests children of a particular family position share some of the same experiences, which may cause them to take on similar attributes. But is it a valid theory? And [Read More]
âAs a busy parent, my real job starts when I get home from work. I help with dinner, put on pajamas, and then read books,â says Jacob Merkley, founder and CEO of Story Tyke (storytyke.com.)Â [Read More]
When children have the opportunity to serve in their community, they develop a desire to help others and make a difference. Not only do they become more aware of others who are less fortunate, they [Read More]
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