One of the benefits of having more time and space to learn what you’d like is that your child has the opportunity to pursue volunteer and service projects that interest her. At work, I’m always inundated with phone calls from prospective volunteers during the summer months, but there are so many service opportunities that occur year round. Whether it’s service with your church as a family, membership in a club, or an independent service project, volunteer work gives your child the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in an area of personal interest. The other day I asked my daughter … Continue reading →