In recent years, we have read a great deal about grit and resilience.
Tags: success, skills, Camper, parenting, growth, independence, cell phones, social media, digital anxiety
Being Outside and Being Together: How We Play Matters
After watching this Nature Valley video with our Champions team [note: we remain indifferent to your granola bar of choice], I noticed three things. First, Kate Hutson (our director of New Families) cleared a tear from her eye. Second, Susie Ma’am smiled and reminisced. “We made forts just like she described when I was a girl.” Finally, Greg Golf (the boys director) commented that it made him so happy that he went to camp and that he can serve children through camp. We all agreed entirely. While clearly an advertisement, it hit a nerve with us.
Tags: Summer Camp, cell phones, social media, digital anxiety
In the previous video we discussed different strategies that parents can use to protect against the effects of Digital Anxiety.
Ultimately, we believe that there is one approach that provides a uniquely powerful solution.
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The first video in our Digital Anxiety series explored recent research about mental health trends that are related to how children use digital technology.
This second video discusses strategies that parents can use to help their children navigate these challenges.
Tags: Campers, success, 21st century skills, Summer Camp, cell phones, social media, digital anxiety
We have become aware of recent research that suggests that youth’s technology habits underlie massive negative mental trends for them. As partners in parenting, we feel compelled to share what we are learning with you.
Join us on our 3-part video series throughout the next week to learn more.
Tags: Campers, success, 21st century skills, Summer Camp, cell phones, social media, digital anxiety