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Perseverance starts with taking responsibility and carefully considering commitments. READ MORE

Stress presents itself differently in little ones. Here's how to spot childhood stress and help alleviate it. READ MORE

Not ready to send your kids to camp? Bring the lessons and activities of camp to life in the comfort of your own backyard. READ MORE

These three bad habits are going the way of handshakes and high fives. READ MORE

If your kids are curious about summer camp and love new experiences, they might be ready for an overnight camp. READ MORE

There are a ton of reasons why summer camps benefit kids. Here are three of the most important. READ MORE

Summer camp can be a dream... or a nightmare for you and your kids. It's time to reevaluate how you treat your child's summer break. READ MORE

Let your child wander where the wifi is weak and the stars are bright. READ MORE

YMCA camps provide kids the opportunity to learn lifelong lessons and interact with different groups of kids than they might see at school. READ MORE

Overnight camp may be more challenging for parents than it is for campers. Here's one mom's take on the summer camp experience. READ MORE

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