For many families in the United States, summer travel season is just around the corner. Family vacations are not just about getting away — they’re about coming together. However, travel can be an expensive, time-consuming, stress-inducing exercise without proper preparation. When planning a ... Read More
July 1, 2021 SHARE 
7 Writing Prompts to Inspire Summer Vacation Journaling
Now that summer is here, it’s a wonderful time to relax and reflect. If you’ve got a summer vacation planned, in addition to packing up your beach towel and summer reading, consider also packing a journal. Journaling is an excellent habit to incorporate into daily life. Vacation gives you ... Read More
June 29, 2021 SHARE
How to Create a Successful Summer Reading Experience for Your Child
Summer reading programs are in full swing across the country (see below for some free summer reading programs). While these programs are wonderful vehicles for encouraging reading during the summer, stress and anxiety may present road blocks to summer reading success. As a teacher with a doctorate ... Read More
June 24, 2021 SHARE
Tips for Your Child’s First Summer Sleep-Away Camp
Is your child signed up for sleep-away summer camp this year? Each year, millions of children attend one of the more than 12,000 summer camps in the United States. Nearly 60 percent of these programs are sleep-away camps for kids. While some children look forward to this time away from home, ... Read More
June 22, 2021 SHARE
How to Choose the Right Summer Camp
Summer vacation has started for many schools, and others will be ending soon. It’s not too late to sign your child up for summer camp! There are many benefits of attending summer camp. Your child will not only have the opportunity to make new friends and practice social skills, but he may also ... Read More
