Youth Development
Photo: © Can Stock Photo Inc. / creatistaWhen conducting an online search for “positive youth development,” one will likely find a wide range of definitions and approaches. For me, positive youth dev
View ArticleWhere’s The Bully?
Photo: © Can Stock Photo Inc. / tammykayphotoIf you’ve spent any time watching TV, reading a newspaper or magazine, or talking to colleagues who work with kids, the topic of bullies has surely come u
View ArticleTake The Time To Talk
Photo: © Can Stock Photo Inc. / monkeybusinessI can’t count the number of times I have heard a coach say, “You’ve got to talk out there!” But I never had a conversation with a coach about how to real
View ArticleNo-Fly Zone
Photo: © Can Stock Photo Inc. / 4774344seanWith the advent of 4G networks and Wi-Fi, gone are the days of hanging a “gone fishing” sign on the door and unplugging. Today’s parents have new and exciti
View ArticleA Recipe For Successful Youth Programming
Photo: © Can Stock Photo Inc./stevanovicigorAppetizersI cannot count the number of times my colleagues and I have come up with a great idea for a new program, camp, or class and then watched staff me
View ArticleJust Do It ... Another Way
© Can Stock Photo Inc. / AntartisFor those too young to remember, Nike’s “Just Do It!” campaign began in 1988. The slogan and accompanying ads encouraged everyone, regardless of age, physical build,
View ArticleJust Do It ... Another Way
For those too young to remember, Nike’s “Just Do It!” campaign began in 1988. The slogan and accompanying ads encouraged everyone, regardless of age, physical build, or athletic ability, to get moving...
View Article“Practice Makes Pretty Good”
It is my hope that by drawing attention to what we do and say you and your staff will be mindful in interactions and conversations with youth.
View ArticleRules That Make Sense
Ask anyone who has spent any amount of time working in a park and rec program, and there is little doubt they’ll be able to regale you with tales of little Sebastian or Sarah who could not (or would...
View ArticleTo Speak Or Not To Speak
My wife and I had a conversation just the other day about when it’s OK to intervene when another child is aggressive or tries to take something from our daughter.
View ArticleIn Need Of An Attitude Adjustment
A few months ago, I wrote about motivation and referenced the famous Nike “Just do it!” slogan, which got me thinking about some other 1980s and 1990s advertising campaigns and their celebrity messengers.
View ArticleWhat Are We Forgetting?
When it comes to selecting staff and volunteers, the list of ideal skills and traits is supplanted by the reality of who we determine has enough of what we’re looking for to be “trainable,” and who...
View ArticleWhat Are We Forgetting?
When it comes to selecting staff and volunteers, the list of ideal skills and traits is supplanted by the reality of who we determine has enough of what we’re looking for to be “trainable,” and who...
View ArticleConsider Ages And Stages
If you were to visit any college campus and ask a junior or senior education major about at what stage a 5-year-old should be developmentally, you would likely hear all about Piaget, Erickson,...
View ArticleConsider Ages And Stages
If you were to visit any college campus and ask a junior or senior education major about at what stage a 5-year-old should be developmentally, you would likely hear all about Piaget, Erickson,...
View ArticleStyles, Stages, And Stress
Whenever I hear the phrase, “Everyone knows (fill in the blank),” I flinch. The reality is that there is a sizeable group of people who still believe the world is flat, so “common agreement” hardly...
View ArticleStyles, Stages, And Stress
Whenever I hear the phrase, “Everyone knows (fill in the blank),” I flinch. The reality is that there is a sizeable group of people who still believe the world is flat, so “common agreement” hardly...
View ArticlePositive Youth Development In 2016
One of the first columns I wrote for PRB explored the topic of positive youth development (PYD), including questions to ask during the hiring process, as well as what it looks like in recreation and...
View ArticlePositive Youth Development In 2016
One of the first columns I wrote for PRB explored the topic of positive youth development (PYD), including questions to ask during the hiring process, as well as what it looks like in recreation and...
View ArticleCampitition!
So you want to start a day camp (or you already offer several), and you’re not sure what to offer?
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