Parent Resources

Thoughtful guides and tools for family life, seasonal transitions, and confident decision-making.

Whether you’re navigating big choices like summer camp, preparing for long mountain winters, or looking for practical support as a parent, these resources are here to help. Rooted in real experience, both as a parent and a longtime camp professional, they’re designed to meet you where you are.

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Choosing Summer Camp

Because picking the right camp deserves clarity, not panic.

Summer camp can be one of the most meaningful experiences a child has when the right fit meets preparation.

If you’re in the process of researching, questioning, comparing, or deciding, start here.

Featured Resources

10 Questions to Ask a Summer Camp Director
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10 Questions to Ask a Summer Camp Director
Parents' Guide to Choosing the Right Summer Camp
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Is My Child Ready for Summer Camp?
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Is My Child Ready for Summer Camp?

Seasonal + Practical Resources

These are tools that support everyday family rhythms — the ones that matter on kitchen tables, not just in spreadsheets.

Mountain Living Winter Prep List

Why These Resources Matter

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Parenting doesn’t come with a manual — but it shouldn’t require reinventing the wheel either. I wrote these tools to:

  • Reduce overwhelm

  • Provide practical guidance with heart

  • Help families make decisions with confidence, not anxiety

  • Support resilience and belonging in everyday life

Whether you’re making big choices or just trying to plan your week, this page is meant to be a calm place to start.

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About

Anne writes from her home in the San Juan Mountains, where she and her family live at 9,318 feet. A parent of three and a longtime camp professional, she blends research, lived experience, and honest reflection to help other parents navigate the joys and challenges of family life.

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