One of the very best organizations to help you raise successful boys is the Boys Scouts of America (BSA). I am a third generation scout, and all four of my boys have been in the scouts. Not only has the…
Walk to School
We live a little too far to actually walk to school, but sometimes we go early and walk around the lake on the way to school. Or we drive to another park that is close to the school and walk…
Growth Chart for Boys
Stature for age and weight for age boys 2-20 years old (pdf)
Kia Kima Scout Reservation
This is our annual trek to Kia Kima scout reservation. I think this is their favorite part of being in scouts. Activities included knot-tying, hiking, fishing, swimming, rock climbing, BB guns, archery, ticks, snakes, and spiders (oh, and COLD showers).
The Zip Line
When I was a kid my cousin’s house was a renovated ice cream factory. His room was huge, and he had a zip line in it. I always wanted one in my backyard, so when my kids were old enough,…