Welcome to the Life at 9318 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
Is My Child Ready for Summer Camp?
Is my child ready for summer camp? Readiness isn’t about age. It’s about support, exposure, and how we lead kids through discomfort.
Enrichment Outside of Silverton: Why Getting Out Matters
One of the most important things about raising kids in a small town is getting out. Perspective matters. Experience matters. Getting outside our box matters.
While many of us chose life in a tiny community for its simplicity and lack of flash, kids need more. They need to see, do, and feel things beyond dirt streets and multigenerational hockey games.