Connected Camps was founded by moms who are experts in education who have a passion for tapping into the positive potential of technology. They are
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Tag: Parenting
Back to School / Stay at Home Programs for Fall 2020
In Fall 2020, “back to school” also means “stay at home” for most families — and that applies to the parents as well as the
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How Families Can Foster Creativity
How many times have you heard that it’s important to “think outside the box”? Creativity is so important in today’s world, and it’s valued in
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Parent Insights about Connected Camps
As a parent, I value reviews and input on programs before I entrust others with my child’s time and attention and malleable mind – and
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Pandemic Parenting – Keeping the Fun in Summer
I’m a mom with a teenage son, and like most parents, I found myself wondering how and where to draw the boundaries in the new
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Learning Heroes: Epic or Fail?
Learning Heroes is a free website aimed at helping parents navigate the confusing and ever-changing waters of their kids’ K-12 educations. Learn what our reviewer had to say about its pros and cons.
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How to Make Gaming Time Family Time
Connected Camps’ co-founder and CEO reviews the research on playing games with your kids, talks to three game-savvy parents, and reflects on her own parenting experiences to gauge how gaming with kids does or doesn’t work out in real life.
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Parenting in the Digital Age: A Review of The Art of Screen Time
Like many parents, I struggle to strike a screen life balance. For better or worse, the portability of our digital life has disintegrated many of
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Can Online Communities Improve Social Skills and Grow Confidence for Kids with Autism?
While some parents worry that their kids’ online life is a poor substitute for real world interactions, the reverse may be true for some children
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How I Bonded with My Son by Ignoring Gaming Limits
How to manage kids’ gaming time is a hot parenting topic. Parents worry about gaming “addiction,” “Minecrack,” and their kids’ lack of enthusiasm for offline
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