Learning That Doesn’t Feel Like School
Mentally Stimulating Activities for Summer
Every summer, parents across the country have to deal with the same delicate problem. They want to make sure their kids continue to learn without feeling like they’re being assigned tasks. After all, summer homework is every child’s worst nightmare. Luckily, you don’t have to rely on math problems and book reports to keep your child’s development from taking a two-month vacation. Here are a few mentally stimulating
activities that are as educational as they are fun. For Little Ones: Homemade Bubbles
Bubbles fascinate young children, so why not spend a day making your own solution and experimenting with different types of bubbles? The formula is simple: 1 part dish soap (Dawn or Joy work best) to 10 parts water. Optionally, you can also include 1/4 part glycerin. The process of making the solution will teach ratios, and finding creative ways to blow bubbles fosters problem-solving skills and creative thinking. For Teenagers: Family Dinner Party Cooking teaches so many important skills: math, science, nutrition, concentration, cultural understanding, following directions, creativity, time management, and more. Even better, it doesn’t feel like learning; it feels like fun. Encourage your older children to take the reins for preparing regular meals throughout the summer. You can pick guiding themes, like “a trip to Mexico” or “pasta party,” but let them choose the recipes and prep the meals on their own.
For the Entire Family: An Educational Field Trip Field trips always inspire excitement in students, and you’ll find the same goes for your family members. You can tailor your destination to the interests of your kids for maximum engagement. If you have a family of art lovers, head to a museum for some inspiration and discussion. Kids who prefer the outdoors will enjoy a nature walk or hike. You can bring along a field guide to identify flora and fauna. These trips may not pack the thrill of a water park, but they’re fun in an entirely different way.
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Caitlin Powell: Legal Assistant to Ben Stevens It’s no secret to most attorneys, but many clients don’t know it: A great legal assistant makes a great law firm. They are the secret weapons who make our entire process tick. At The Stevens Firm, we are blessed to have wonderful legal assistants. Caitlin Powell, legal assistant to our senior partner, Ben Stevens, just recently had her three-year anniversary with us, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. We feel fortunate that she feels the same way. “Overall, it’s been a joyful experience. The attorneys are amazing, and they treat everyone like family,” Caitlin said.
When she first started off in this field, Caitlin had every intention of becoming a lawyer one day. But sometimes life takes us in a different direction, and in Caitlin’s case, she wouldn’t have it any other way. “I get the best of both worlds: being a mom and assisting in legal work,” she explains. “And I’m able to enjoy the free time I get.” But even though she’s a certified paralegal who has long had the desire to get into law, Caitlin didn’t always work in the role she’s in now. “I started as a receptionist for the firm. I expected to pay my dues because everyone wants experience.” Caitlin certainly doesn’t look at this as a negative. Instead, she saw it as a great opportunity to find her feet in an unfamiliar field. “You want that opportunity for experience when you’re first starting. It was good to learn from that perspective rather than be tossed right in.”
really wants to help people, and when we do, it’s a really great feeling.” Her values, being perfectly in sync with our firm core values, are what make her an essential part of our team, but she says it’s our philosophy that makes a difference for her. “When I met with the team in my initial interview, I knew this was the place I would grow and where I wanted to be,” Caitlin says. We’re thankful to have such amazing people on our team. Our mission is to help those experiencing family legal issues, and having team members like Caitlin makes all the difference for our clients.
When Caitlin explains her favorite part of working here, her heart truly shines. “The attorneys here are truly ‘counselors’ of the law. Our team
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