Raising Confident, Resilient Kids
Heart-centered, real-world guidance for parents.
Insights and resources from two decades working with families, camps, and youth programs across the country.
Life at 9318 helps parents raise confident, resilient kids through independence, real-world experiences, and thoughtful guidance.
Choosing the right summer camp shouldn’t feel overwhelming
After more than 20 years working in the camp and youth development world, I’ve helped hundreds of families navigate one of the most important childhood decisions: where kids begin learning independence away from home.
This guide walks parents through what actually matters — readiness, safety, independence, and the questions most families forget to ask.
Parent Resources
Choosing a summer camp
Helping kids navigate homesickness
Raising independent kids
Insights on Raising Resilient Kids
Helping parents navigate the hardest parts of growing up.
Parenting today asks a lot of us.
How much independence is healthy?
When do we step in — and when do we step back?
How do we help kids build resilience in a world that often removes challenge?
Life at 9318 is where I share what I’ve learned from two decades working in the camp and youth development world, alongside the lessons that come from raising three kids in a small mountain community.
Here you'll find practical guidance, honest reflections,
and resources for parents raising capable kids.
For parents raising resilient kids
Get thoughtful essays, practical tools, and a grounded perspective on independence and childhood.
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