It turns out there are significant benefits of risk-taking for children. Child development research suggests that adventure, appropriate risk, and independent play including the elements of excitement and thrill can benefit kids in the long run. This kind of play introduces kids to the world they live in while helping them build skills and...
What’s a Teenage Son to Do? Summertime Parenting (Part 2 of 2)
Adventure is Out There! (Now if I could just find my keys… Ideas for connecting with your teen over Summer 2015) Take a deep breath, and picture it. The moment is just around the corner for many of us: The final bell rings, blaring over the radio or phone conversation in your car. Young...