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Camp Chippewa for Boys is located in Cass Lake, Minnesota and is camp for boys ages 8 – 17. Sessions are four or eight weeks. This Happy Campers Interview is with Camp Directors Mike and Mary Endres, who have a long history with Camp Chippewa.   Video of the Camp Chippewa interview with Mike &… The post Happy Campers: Camp Chippewa for Boys (Cass Lake, MN) appeared first on Sunshine Parenting .

"My great passion around camp is to get more kids there, because I really believe that every kid should go to summer camp." In Episode 81, Travis Allison and I discuss the power of one person to make a huge impact on a child's life, not only at summer camp but also in the home.… The post Ep. 81: The Power of One with Travis Allison appeared first on Sunshine Parenting .

In Episode 80, I'm chatting with Maureen Healy, author of The Emotionally Healthy Child: Helping Children Calm, Center, and Make Smarter Choices We talk about embracing the discomfort of handling challenging emotions and raising emotionally healthy and happy kids. BIG IDEAS It's okay to be uncomfortable with a feeling. We need to learn how to… The post Ep. 80: The Emotionally Healthy Child with Ma...

In Episode 78, I'm chatting with Jessica Joelle Alexander, author of The Danish Way of Parenting . We talk about how the Danes raise happy kids who become happy adults. Big Ideas Denmark is one of the happiest countries in the world. Danish people are happy because of the way they're raising their children. Happy children become happy adults. Free play is really important for children. The Danish...

Human beings are not designed to be excellent at everything. -Sara Kuljis Show notes at https://sunshine-parenting.com/2019/03/ep-77/ In Episode 77, I'm chatting with my friend, Sara Kuljis, as we continue our series Encouragements for Parents. You can listen to our previous episode, Ep. 75: Begin with the (Parenting) End in Mind here. Big Ideas Human beings… The post Ep. 77: Comparison is the Thi...

One of the things that parents need to recognize is, just like with their school, it needs to be a partnership, and not every day is going to be great. – Audrey Today's podcast, Episode 76, was recorded live at the American Camp Association National Conference, in Nashville, Tennessee on February 18, 2019. The panel… The post Ep. 76: Partnering with Your Child's Camp Director appeared first on Sun...

In Episode 75, I'm starting a new parenting series with my friend, Sara Kuljis. We're tentatively titling our series "Encouragements for Parents." In this first episode, we talk about reframing how we view success for our children and the concept of "beginning with the end in mind." Big Ideas: There are many different paths to success. It's important to be clear about your end goal and about what...

Why do parents send their kids to summer camp? Is your kid going to camp this summer? Congratulations! You're giving them an experience that may have many life-long, positive benefits. You are giving them the opportunity to grow and develop skills and character traits that are often hard to develop in the comforts of home.… The post Ep. 74: Why Summer Camp? appeared first on Sunshine Parenting .

That was my aim in writing the book-  was both to offer reassurance, and then practical strategies for managing the stress and anxiety that will, invariably, come up. -Lisa Damour In episode 73, I'm chatting with Lisa Damour, Ph. D., the New York Times best-selling author of Untangled- Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions Into Adulthood . In this episode, we talk about Under Pressur...

In this episode, I am talking with  Brett Grayson,  author of  What Could Go Wrong?: My Mostly Comedic Journey Through Marriage, Parenting, and Depression .  Grayson takes on many of the tough issues faced by parents during the first few years of family life with a great deal of humor and vulnerability. We discuss what led him to write his book, start his blog and how he has enlarged the discussio...

" The neuroscience is saying that when kids miss these developmental milestones, their brains aren't as interconnected as they would have been had they been actively participating in a wide variety of activities. They need a full sensory upbringing, not doing too much of any one thing ." -Jenifer Joy Madden In Episode 71, I'm chatting with Jenifer Joy Madden about the latest research on brain deve...

"It is not about creating some outcome for the kids. It's just about us coming together to figure out what values are really important to us, what type of adult we would like to launch, and how we can help them to get to that place." Amy Carney In Episode 70, I'm chatting with Amy Carney , author of Parent on Purpose: A Courageous Approach to Raising Children in a Complicated World . In the course...

In Episode 69, I'm chatting with Karen Lock Kolp of the We Turned Out Okay website and podcast . We talked for the first time back in Episode 38: We Turned Out Okay with Karen Lock Kolp. Karen is an early childhood development expert and parent coach. On her website and podcast, Karen helps worried and hovering parents by bringing reassuring, helpful advice and conversations. Her new book, 10 Secr...

Learn how to be your own Life Coach by understanding what's working in your life – and what's not – and become consistently proactive about making positive changes. As you become the Expert of You, you'll gain clarity over your bigger picture dreams, and have ongoing support for making them happen. Kelly Pietrangeli   In Episode 67, I'm talking… The post Ep. 67: Working Together to Find a Happier...

It is really important to shine the light on actual bullying behavior when it is toxic, relentless and cruel. But if we mistake things that are rude, joking or even mean and over-label them as bullying, then we are going to stop paying attention to bullying just as fast as it came into the spotlight.… The post Ep. 66: Is it Rude, Is it Mean, or Is it Bullying? with Signe Whitson appeared first on...

Kids need time in adolescence to answer the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? Am I normal? They need reflective spaces, quiet time, time for daydreaming, time to listen to music on the couch, not having anywhere to be. We need to protect this time for our kids. Mary Hofstedt, Challenge Success  … The post Ep. 65: Raising Engaged, Happy Kids with Mary Hofstedt appeared first on Sunshine Paren...

I think when you're talking about your kids coming home for a longer period of time, whether it is for Christmas or summer, setting that expectation up is really important because otherwise, you get frustrated with them on the couch and we don't always use our best parenting skills when we are frustrated. Maria Horner… The post Ep. 64: Home for the Holidays: Preparing for Your College Kid to Come...

When the (campers) get home, parents and teachers, without knowing who's been to camp, can always tell. Their whole attitude changes. They have more confidence. Phil Lilienthal In Episode 62, I'm chatting with Phil Lilienthal of Global Camps Africa. We talk about his early Peace Corps experience in Ethiopia, forming Camp Langano, spending the next… The post Ep. 62: Creating Change Around the World...

Creativity is not (just) writing songs or painting a picture. It is figuring out what to do when you have a situation, which is not learned in structured play where adults tell kids what to do. They need informal, intentional free play. Andy Pritikin   In Episode 60, I'm chatting with Andy Pritikin, camp owner-operator… The post Ep. 60: The Importance of Outdoor, Child-Directed Free Play with Andy...

"We need to prepare our kids for a future world that is changing. The economy is changing so fast and the corporate ladder is dissolving.  We need to get out of our kids' way and allow them to try new things, figure out what they like and don't like. Let them fail and learn in… The post Ep. 59: 5 Ways to Help Kids Thrive During Their School Years and Beyond with Pam Roy appeared first on Sunshine...

At Authentic Teacher we are dedicated to helping students learn using culturally relevant lessons, best teaching practices and state of the art technology to help parents and teachers provide the best education possible in the 21st century! Jackie Beyer Episode 58 features Authentic Teacher website and podcast founder Jackie Marie Beyer. Jackie is an experienced educator… The post Ep. 58: Authenti...

"The strong bond of friendship is not always a balanced equation; friendship is not always about giving and taking in equal shares. Instead, friendship is grounded in a feeling that you know exactly who will be there for you when you need something, no matter what or when." Simon Sinek Our adult friendships are really… The post Ep. 57: The Importance of Adult Friendships with Sara Kuljis appeared...

  In Episode 55, I'm chatting with Anne Driscoll, owner of Branches Books & Gifts in Oakhurst, California. We talk all things books, including: Reading Levels Getting the parent and the child on the same when choosing books. Getting the right books in the hands of each child. The pros and cons of the reading level system. Asking for teacher input when choosing a book. "Let the child read what they...

"Chores give children a sense of purpose and accomplishment." -Dr. Jim Sears In Episode 51, I'm chatting with my long-time friend and camp colleague, Dr. Jim Sears. I've known him as Camp Doctor  "Bones" for the past 14 years, but he is better known by his patients at his family's pediatric practice as "Dr. Jim." Dr. Jim spent several years as a co-host on the Dr. Phil hit spin-off series called,...

In Episode 50, I chat with K.J. Dell'Antonia, author of How to be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and Loving (Almost) Every Minute . From KJ's website: I believe each of us is responsible for our own happiness. I believe happier parents are better parents and better people. I believe family should be a source of joy and refuge, not another stressor in a busy life. I believe we c...