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Helping children make decisions - Part 3
Published on August 8, 2014
Decisions- they are made every day! Part 3 in this series explores the positive relationship youth have with adults and how adults can best support youth through the decision-making process. -
Helping children make decisions - Part 2
Published on August 5, 2014
Decisions are made every day! Like many skills, decision making takes practice and fine tuning. This series of articles is going to explore how, as adults, we best support and acknowledge children as they make decisions. -
Helping children make decisions- Part 1
Published on August 4, 2014
This series of articles is going to explore how, as adults, we best support and acknowledge children as they make decisions. Part 1 in the series explores the definition of decision making and much more. -
Growing young entrepreneurs….plant the seed!
Published on August 1, 2014
Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become “entrepreneurial” at the upcoming Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference. -
Is your summer job worth more than money?
Published on August 1, 2014
Three ways to make your summer job pay you well beyond the summer. -
Summer camp – way more than just fun
Published on July 31, 2014
Summer camps make long lasting differences in the lives of youth by getting them unplugged from electronics and connecting them to the outdoors. -
Camp fosters children’s self-reliance
Published on July 31, 2014
Summer camp is a stepping-stone to self-reliance! -
Science in the kitchen: Oobleck
Published on July 28, 2014
Read a Dr. Seuss book about oobleck and then head to the kitchen or outside for some science fun. -
Building resilience in homesick children
Published on July 25, 2014
There are some supportive and nurturing ways to build a child’s security and confidence. -
Play: One of the most important factors in a child’s development
Published on July 25, 2014
Studies indicate that not only nature, but letting children have free play has a big impact on their overall health, and what educators call executive function.