Bravery Is Learned
In Caroline Paul’s Ted Talk “To raise brave girls, encourage adventure,” Caroline discusses the importance of guiding our daughters to develop bravely, rather than foster the growth of fear in their everyday lives. Why should girls be any less brave...
Umuganda in Rwanda and also Gorillas
This past February, I was lucky enough to travel to Rwanda and Uganda for a once in a lifetime experience photographing the Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees. The animals were of course very impressive and watching them interact with each other was not much different...
Everyone at Camp is a Learner and a Teacher
I spoke recently to my little cousin, who is an active, bright, and funny girl. She likes cheerleading, playing with her puppy, and making music videos with her best friends. She also loves going to summer camp and looks forward to it every year. Naturally, I had to...
What’s Your Grit Grade?
Find your grade on Duckworth’s site. The American Camp Association (ACA) recently spoke with Paul Tough about his book, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character. In the interview, he mentions a Psychologist at the University of...