Contributed by Melanie Miller, M.Ed.
I had the recent opportunity to take my daughter and her friends orienteering. Orienteering is where you use a map, compass and your powers of observation to navigate through a course of pre-set checkpoints. It’s a great way to explore the outdoors, discover new hikes and learn some map and compass skills. At each checkpoint, you study your map, set your compass and begin the trek to next check point, watching for landmarks along the way.
As we moved along the trail, I thought about my own parenting and what might be my parenting compass; …
Contributed by Melanie Miller, M.Ed.
Summer vacation is just around the corner, which could mean scheduling childcare, visits from Grandma and Grandpa, day camps and maybe even a summer camping trip for the family. It can all feel overwhelming during a time of year when we’re supposed to enjoy a little fun and relaxation.
This summer try something different. Summer is for families, so why not allow the whole family to be a part of the season’s planning?
Our children need to feel a sense of significance and can gain this by contributing to the greater good of the family. …
