Homeschooling is a great way to provide your kids with a quality, personalized education while also helping them to develop a strong moral character and the essential life skills they’ll need to grow and mature into thriving, independent adults. Homeschooling is also a big commitment though. And while it does offer many great benefits, it…
Grief and Love: How to Cope When You Know a Loved One Is Going to Die
Recently, a dear friend whose husband had died a few months prior said she had difficulty attending church because at some point during the service, her tears would overflow. She and her husband had always attended church together, and she was finding the sadness of sitting alone to be overwhelming. Her grief was completely understandable;…
The Pause That Does More Than Just Refresh
Last week, in part one, we looked at the simple technique of adding pauses to one’s direct instruction, and saw what a powerful effect it can have. By allowing students a break, time to process and space to reflect, their achievement is boosted and learning becomes a more pleasant endeavor. It turns out the method…
How Helping Kids Build a Strong Sense of Community Can Improve Their Confidence and Learning
Have you heard the term “branding yourself?” It’s a new term being used by young entrepreneurs and being exploited by young millennials. The new trend is to brand yourself. Give yourself a logo, pictures of yourself that portray yourself a specific way, a motto, and most importantly, a website that uses specific colors and all…
Table Talk: 6 Ways to Inspire Delightful Family Dinner Conversations
Some of the most memorable meals we’ve shared as a family were filled with lively conversations and hearty laughter. Dinnertime is a great time to reconnect with everyone after a busy day, but it’s also the perfect place to liven things up a bit and have some fun. Try adding some of these ideas to…
Rebuilding the Foundations With McGuffey Readers
The state of Florida is making a lot of waves lately, and the recent announcement that 41 percent of potential mathematics textbooks and materials were rejected by the Florida Department of Education is no exception. Critics responded with dismay, hinting that such decisions were based on politics rather than teaching. Yet rejecting these textbooks was…
Try a New Summer Tradition: Camp Grandma Grandpa
Summer is on its way. If you’re a grandparent and would like to create a cherished memory that both your grown children and your grandchildren will truly appreciate, may I suggest a new summer tradition: “Camp Grandma Grandpa.” Camp Grandma Grandpa can be tailored, both in name and form, to the specifics of your own…
Being Present Over Perfect
April 23, 2022
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I was recently standing at the kitchen sink doing the usual dinner time prep. As I stood and watched my children run happily through our yard gathering all sorts of items to create their own “house” in their tree fort, I was reminded of a bittersweet thought. These childhood moments are present, yet fleeting. I…
Lessons From Long Ago: The Cardinal Virtues
Let’s say it’s the fall of 2021, and you’re the mother of a 9-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son who attend public school. Your daughter hasn’t seen most of her classmates’ faces in more than a year, and your son daily complains that the mask is smothering him. Along with other parents, you attend a…
Digital Stress Is Hurting Our Kids
Mindfulness may be growing in popularity, but so is the opposite trend – digital distraction. And stress caused by digital distraction is hurting our kids. Our kids spend more time on screens than they do sleeping. The 2019 Common Sense Media Census found that American kids spend a lot of time online, with ‘teens viewing about seven and…
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