Anxiety and Social Media At the Summerland Program at Camp Pocono Trails (CPT), we’ve seen a dramatic rise in the use of social media, especially among female campers, in the last 5 years. When our founder, Dr. Mike Bishop first discussed “screen...
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Give the gift of Summer Camp Did your kids get everything they wanted this holiday season? Why not surprise your child with the gift of an unforgettable summer camp adventure. At Summerland camps we seek to inspire change from our campers from...
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Investment in your child Most of the leadership staff at Summerland Camps have worked in therapeutic boarding schools and summer camps for two decades. Regardless of the focus of the camp; weight management, tech addiction, or behavioral issues...
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Does your teen have an electronic bedroom? Sleep is one of the most important parts of our day. It helps our minds and bodies restore and recoup. Inadequate sleep can cause medical issues and contribute to obesity, depression, lack of mental...
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Letting Kids be Kids Ask an adult about their childhood and they will likely share memories and experiences that are quite different than how our children are growing up today. There is no denying that today’s youth is exposed to more adult...
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5 Strategies to Help You Child Detach from Video Games 80% of American households having a gaming system. For some families, gaming is just a hobby or occasional form of entertainment, but for others, it becomes a routine habit that can be...
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Reduce Video Game and Smartphone Time In today’s post, we will discuss some ideas to help your child reduce their video game and smartphone time. An important part of this issue is realizing that “screen time” fills a need, and in order to take...
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Dealing with Resistance No one disagrees that being a parent is tough. Our children’s brains are still developing; what they want to do, and what they need can sometimes be pretty far from each other. As their parent, you are your children’s...
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Distance to gain perspective Have you ever felt like a different person on a vacation? Like you could try some things new, take up a new skill, eat new foods and just be different than how you are back at home? This is part of what makes...
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The success of the stubborn child “Strong willed, spirited, headstrong.” Some parents wince at these descriptions as this often means more arguments and a power struggle between parent and child. But these same attributes that make...
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Replacement Activities for Gaming and Internet Surfing Parents need to remember that video game playing and internet surfing serves a purpose for their child. When helping your child to change their digital media habits, parents should help...
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Winter Break Survival for Parents Kids are jumping for joy as winter break inches closer. Time off of school means kids often fall off of routine and dive into more screen time. As parents are busy preparing for the holidays here are a few...
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