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5 Ways to Help Your Child Build Friendships

For many kids building friendships comes as naturally as breathing in air or waking up in the morning. For others, the process is filled with landmines of fear, anxiety and discouragement. Experts agree that friendship-building is a skill – it can be learned. And parents can help their kids develop the social skills that help make friendship building come more naturally.

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My Father's Dragon

Discover the importance of perseverance and the power of imagination through a fantastic jungle journey through obstacles and wild animals. This live performance is presented by Imaginary Theatre Company.

 

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Kindergarten Information Night

The evening is a great opportunity to learn more about the Kindergarten program at Chesterfield Day School and how each child is provided a personalized experience that will prepare them to move through the rigorous upper grades and onto secondary school.

 

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Zoobusters

Can you get warts from a toad? How do snakes smell their prey? Kids ages 8-11 will examine common misconceptions about animals with the help of some live animal guests. 

 

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Planet You Camp

What would you do if you were in charge of your own planet? Who would live there? What would the flag look like? Kids will answer these and more otherworldly questions at this camp. 

 

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Heroism Camp

What do Thor, Hercules, Wonder Woman and Artemis have in common? They are all heroes! At this camp, kids will learn about heroes and heroines throughout history as they plot their own epic adventures.

 

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Why Summer Camp is Great for . . . Parents

Being able to focus on yourself, your partner, and other people in your life who mean a lot to you is no small matter. As parents, we’re used to being responsible providers and caregivers. However, there’s so much more to a person: we’re also partners and friends. These are important parts of our identities that we need to cultivate. Sending your kids to summer camp may bring out your more playful side that you haven’t shown for a while.

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Don't Miss These May Events Your Family Will Love

May is the perfect time for your family to get out and enjoy the (sometimes) perfect St. Louis weather. Have some fun as a family at these delightful outdoor events before the summer heat takes hold. 

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7 Signs Your Kids Are Ready For Their First Sleepaway Camp

It’s time to decide whether to send your kids to sleepaway camp, but how do you know that's the right thing to do? How can you tell whether your kids are ready for their first extended stay away from home? Here are 7 important signs that experts say should inform your decision.

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Greenway Quest 2025: A TOAD-ally Fun Adventure for Your Family

It's the time of year to get outside (finally!!) and have some fun, and Great Rivers Greenway's Greenway Quest is just the adventure your family needs. This year, they partnered with the Saint Louis Zoo for Greenway Quest, a TOAD-ally awesome greenway hunt throughout the month of April. Plus, enter now to win prizes!

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Want Your Kids to Learn? Teach Them It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

It’s normal for parents to want to protect their children from failure. It’s also normal to want them to achieve, win, and do their best. But here’s the truth: We don’t learn anything new without making mistakes. I’ll say it again. Making mistakes is a crucial step in learning. If we’re fearful of making mistakes, learning comes to a screeching halt.

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