On a sprawling estate on New Zealand’s Matakana Coast, there’s an infinity pool, a heated spa, a secret wine cellar and a tennis court for vacationing guests. Another unusual luxury: on-site counseling.⁠ ⁠ Bluestone Families, which operates retreats on the estate, sees vacations as the future site for fostering healthy dynamics between parents and kids. In the digital age, where devices compete for attention at nearly every waking hour, Bluestone’s founders believe raising children is harder than ever—including for the very wealthiest. For about $80,000 (not including airfare), families can get all of the usual benefits of a far-flung trip, from delicious meals to adventurous outdoor activities, plus a professional therapist on hand.⁠ ⁠ “Because we go away so much and we go to so many amazing places, I was really worried about my kids becoming bratty, becoming overly privileged,” Jack Avery, 37, said. Yes, their retreat was in a picturesque luxury setting. But between archery and kayaking, the parents worked on addressing their kids’ frustrations, they all spent less time on their phones and the family started a new ritual of sharing “highs and lows” of the day at the dinner table. ⁠ ⁠ Read more at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ 🎨: Max Guther

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