Welcome to the Life at 9,318’ blog, where I share reflections on parenting, mountain living, community, and the questions that matter most. Here you’ll find long-form essays, stories from small-town life, and thoughtful insights on family, camp, and growing up in the high country.
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Recent Reflections
The Truth About Homesickness at Camp
A calm, experience-based look at homesickness at camp—why it happens, what kids need, and how parents can support growth.
Homesick, Part Two: When It’s Your Child, Not You
A personal reflection on homesickness at camp—from expert to parent—and what it teaches us about trust, growth, and letting go.
Homesick and Happy (A Camp Story)
A personal reflection on homesickness at summer camp- from a former camper, camp director, and parent learning to let go.