Category Archives: Columns & Features

Are You Gonna Eat That?

Healthy Eating Attitudes Start Young
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Said one way, the question, “Are you gonna eat that?” is an informal query among friends that is the chummy equivalent of “Can I finish that?” You might hear it at a diner among best friends. Although you’d never lean … Continue reading

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Thank A Teacher

A good teacher can make all the difference
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Three Lifetime Lessons From Unforgettable Elementary Teachers Each year in May, students celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by honoring teachers with thoughtful cards and other tokens of appreciation. The proliferation of apple-themed stationery sets and granola bars wrapped with a sticker … Continue reading

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Watch Out For One Another

When you see something, say something -- in a kind and professional way. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / diego_cervo

Part III: How staff members can help each other observe professional boundaries In Parts I and II of this article series on maintaining professional boundaries with youth, I introduced the concept of a fiduciary, and revealed the vulnerabilities that tempt … Continue reading

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The Importance Of Candid Feedback

Be honest with parents when discussing a child's challenging behavior at camp. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / goldenKB

While the biggest worry for a camp counselor may be coping with a particularly difficult camper, the second-biggest worry is how to tell that camper’s parents—either at the child’s pick-up time after an especially trying day or at the end … Continue reading

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Provide Like A Parent

There is no greater act of service than to care for a child. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / michaeljung

Look at this photo. Beautiful, isn’t she? I look in those big blue eyes, and I see hope, happiness, and joy. That is why I named this child Leelou Joy. It’s how I felt about becoming a parent. But looking … Continue reading

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