ADVICE: Why is My Kid Weird About Touch? Cindy Utzinger, Identify the behaviors in children who seek touch and the ways you can help
Camp is Education Disguised as FunCampers actually learn many life-changing lessons and skills they take with them into the classroom and into adulthood.
Camp Safety: What to Know Before Kids GoArea camp experts offer a variety of tips for finding the perfect camp for good, safe fun for your child.
Grandparents as Grand SittersDo grandparents make good baby sitters? Here's how to make it work for everyone, plus important safety considerations.
Do Day Campers Get Homesick, Too?Tales of overnight campers who endure homesickness abound, but children can also experience homesickness at day camp.
Help for HomesicknessA Pediatrics report urges parents and children’s doctors to change their thinking about children’s homesickness.
Teacher Turnover in Child Care Hurts EveryoneTeacher turnover in child care affects young children. Here's how to help your child if it happens.
Communicate Effectively with Child-Care ProvidersThe early years are critical to development, and quality early childhood education sets the stage for success in school and life.
North Carolina Child Care Star-Rating System ExplainedUnderstand the child care facility rating system used in North Carolina: what it means and what else to look for when choosing care.
Finding Child Care for Children with Special NeedsTips for finding the best child care or preschools, especial for children with special needs.
Charting a Course to Summer Camp the First TimeA first-time camp mom shares her top 10 tips for planning and finding camp programs.
How to Pick the Right Camp for Your ChildConsider your child's interests and family values to find camp programs that are a good fit.
Why Tech-Savvy Kids Need Low-Tech CampFive reasons why kids need to disconnect at camp and what they learn from it.
Teens Transition from Camper to Counselor-in-TrainingMany summer programs offer leadership training positions to help older campers get even more out of the camp experience.