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How to Select The Right Camp for Your Child
As the calendar turns to summer, many parents begin the sometimes challenging task of selecting the right summer camp for their children. The good news for us in Virginia is there is no shortage of choices; the bad news is that with so many options, it can be difficult to know you are selecting the…
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Eco-Friendly Families: How to Reduce Plastic
Most of us can’t imagine a world without plastic. It’s in everything. Things you would never even give thought to…but it’s there. Plastic is cheap and useful and very, very artificial. It’s almost impossible to know what exactly is in a plastic product as there are also additives that strengthen, color and add scent to…
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The Power of Reading: Age-Appropriate Tips for Teaching Your Child To Read
Reading to your child every day is the best single way to ensure that he or she develops a lifelong love for reading. The key is to introduce your child to books that are developmentally appropriate, and to share your love of reading through daily reading together. This creates a lasting bond and a time…
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Why Children Need Summer Camp Experiences
If you can recall being a camper or remember working as a camp counselor, you already know the benefits of a traditional, recreational summer camp. If you never had a camp experience, you may not realize how significant summer camp can be for children. Consider a few of the following reasons to send your children…
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Tips for a Smooth Transition Back to School
It’s been a long summer…exciting for some and tiring for others. For a number of children, getting back into the groove of studying and learning again can be difficult. Summer has been a whirlwind of pool days and play dates and it can be hard to adjust to a set schedule again. We’ve gathered together…
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Splish Splash…and Staying Safe!
Summer time means….the POOL! With pool time comes great responsibility. Read up on some reminders and tips to staying safe this summer! Anything shallower and there’s the chance that someone will hit his or her head on the bottom of the pool. The warning is a tale as old as time but remains just as…
