PARENT BLOG
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The Best Gift Isn’t Under the Tree: A Parent’s Guide to Being Present
I had one of those moments last week that stopped me in my tracks. I was sitting at the dinner table with my family, and my phone buzzed. Without thinking, I reached for it –…
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What to Pack for Your Teen’s Cascade Expedition Camp
When my first group of teens arrived in Mexico for our adventure camp years ago, I quickly learned something crucial: the right gear can make the difference between an amazing experience and a challenging one.…
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New Year, New Adventures: Setting Meaningful Goals with Your Teen
The air feels different this time of year, doesn’t it? There’s this palpable sense of possibility that comes with approaching a new year – and nobody feels it more intensely than our teens. While they…
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A Personal Perspective of Gap Years
by Iona Michael, Age 19 In the year 2020, many things went wrong. One of the tragedies of this harrowing year was the sudden end to public education for thousands of students. Many studies have…
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Gifts: Experiences > Stuff
Picture this: Ask your teenager what gifts they received last Christmas. Now ask them about their most memorable adventure. Which question sparks more enthusiasm and detailed stories? The truth is, most physical gifts—even those met…
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The Critical Role of Face-to-Face Interaction in Teen Development
When young people are developing their social skills, there are a myriad of different stimuli and responses from other humans that offer us feedback and help us gauge how our words and actions affect other…
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