Everything Summer

As many traditional summer camps have announced closure over the course of the past week, parents have had to face the daunting prospect of a summer spent with their kids or teens at home. This CNBC article, featuring advice from Everything Summer's Jake Schwartzwald, asks the question - if summer camp's not outside, what's it worth? Check out the link below to read the article!

The Coronavirus will almost certainly impact pre-college summer programs in a major way, though exactly what that impact looks like remains to be seen. Read this article from U.S. News and World Report, including advice from Everything Summer's Jake Schwartzwald, to gain an understanding of what those affects may be. Remember, given the unprecedented situation and the almost-certain impact on summer, it's vital to take a proactive approach.

Learning to take risks is a crucial part of growing up - but children and teens today seem to take fewer risks than those of previous generations. However, the avoidance of risk means that kids and teens today aren't learning to cope with or manage risks appropriately, which might be related to the ongoing mental health crisis among today's youth. So how can parents help? Read this great The Wall Street Journal article to find out.

While getting into college may seem like the hard part, the transition to college independence is a major challenge for many high-school grads. When working with Everything Summer pre-college families, we prioritize using summer as a way to prepare teens for this next step in their lives. Read this great piece from The Wall Street Journal - Is Your Child Emotionally Ready for College - to learn more about how to help your teen with this daunting transition.

Today is the final day to listen for free to Jake's interview with Dr. Maggie Wray, part of the Your Teen Ready for College interview series. Check out Jake's interview on pre-college summers, not to mention the many other exceptional interviews, by following the link below!