Blue Jay Stumpers

Feb 19, 2015 | Nature

  photo by Alli Faricy Take a look at a common bird and then ask, “How much do you know about the Blue Jay?” Let me try to stump you! What tree nut do they favor?  Acorns What other birds do their calls mimic?  Hawks!  Is it for deception or a warning? How old...

Free Range Kids

Feb 3, 2015 | Parents

When a news story started circulating in the Washington Post last week entitled “Parents investigated for neglect after letting kids walk home alone”, it made me (Marie) think about my parenting style. Would I have done the same thing?  Who is responsible...

The Office Dogs

Jan 27, 2015 | Alumni, Campers

Are you ever curious as to what Nike and Norm do at camp all winter?  They have pretty extraordinary lives. Up in the morning to chase a few squirrels as they trot to “work” and then a long morning nap in the office – and yes, Nike has an office chair! Afternoons are...

My kid is 8. She doesn’t need to think about getting a job right now. Or does she?

Jan 20, 2015 | Parents

Picture this:  you walk into the living room and your 8-year-old child is grasping an iPad or video game controller or remote control. You cautiously approach and try to suggest some other activities. The debate heats up and your child wins. Not because they are right...

Motherlode

Dec 2, 2014 | Parents

Foley parents are the best and we are so grateful that you entrust your children to us.  As Directors, we are continuously educating ourselves on the many trends of youth development and of raising children. While googling a keynote speaker, I came upon a blog,...