by Kristin Dabson | Apr 14, 2024 | What Different Can Do
Here’s a challenging statement that I’m finding more and more to be true: If what we truly want is for our children to be happy, we as parents need to stop focusing on their happiness. Seems counterintuitive, right? The trouble is that happiness is not a destination...
by Kristin Dabson | Apr 12, 2024 | What Different Can Do
Reading is powerful. Quite simply, reading is mental exercise. It builds neural pathways in the brain, it improves concentration, it encourages curiosity and most relevant for What Different Can Do, it can make kids more empathetic. The more diversity we see in books,...
by Kristin Dabson | Apr 10, 2024 | What Different Can Do
Being different isn’t always easy, especially for kids. In a world where children can be teased for almost any reason, standing out can sometimes feel like a burden rather than a gift. And with the constant pull of screens and the overwhelming stimuli bombarding...
by Kristin Dabson | Apr 8, 2024 | What Different Can Do
Scavenger hunts are a simple way to create a day’s worth of entertainment for children of any age—from preschoolers to teens. With a little imagination and some common items, you can design your own scavenger hunt for kids. Not sure where to start? No worries! You can...
by Kristin Dabson | Apr 5, 2024 | What Different Can Do
To say that I am a fan of summer camp is not only an enormous understatement, it is also a little off the mark. Having spent the last 32 years in some way involved in working at or running summer camp programs for children and families across the country, I guess you...
by Kristin Dabson | Apr 28, 2023 | What Different Can Do
Thank you to Sarah Stearns for this easy tutorial for beginners. Below are Sarah’s essential tips and tricks for making all sorts of tie dye designs, including that perfect rainbow spiral, right at home. Before you start dying, gather some supplies and...
