Part 3 in the series on becoming “tech-wise” The first two posts in this series laid down a philosophical framework … More
Category: Education
3 Skills + 1 Passion
For young people to achieve success in their career, it is no longer enough to have a college degree. New … More
The Work Hards
There is a strange insult on youth athletic fields these days. “Don’t be such a Work Hard” is a slam … More
Living on 1 Dollar Per Day
Young people in America need to know more about real poverty, and this video is possibly the best I have … More
Parenting is Regulating
Every parent should regulate their children’s behavior until they are ready to regulate their own. It will likely be a … More
Advice for Middle School Kids
Recently, I asked my Facebook friends to give me advice for my 7th graders. Here’s what my friends have learned … More
Musical Instruments Build the Brain
Consider the many benefits of playing a musical instrument. Every child should try to play some sort of instrument to … More
Tips for Motivating Young Teens
It takes more than a poster to motivate kids. Ask any schoolteacher. Early in their careers, young teachers will spend … More
Why Young Kids Should Learn to Use Dangerous Things
A friend recently posted on Facebook a picture of her three young children helping their dad build a deck. The … More
Play Well This Summer!
Summer School. Summer Job. Summer Reading. Yes, parents need to keep kids mentally active and productive in the summer. Growing … More
Look Up
Perhaps this video is a bit of an overstatement. It oversimplifies the problem, but I like the main theme. Train … More
Families Should Be Tough
My wife is kind and compassionate, but she is one of the toughest people I have ever known. She does … More
Connect With Your Young Teen
First Connect, Then Guide The best parents are the ones who are deeply connected with their children and offer support … More
Pep Talk for Teachers and Students
Thanks, Soul Pancake and Kid President for another share-worthy video.
Teach Your Children Compassion
No matter the age, our children need to be trained to be compassionate. It does not come naturally. Kids are … More
Career Guidance for Young Teens
The Need for Early Guidance A few kids know from a very early age what they want to pursue as … More
Social Development and Kids’ Activities
Social life. Social skills. Social anxiety. Social media. Social Security. She’s so social! When we think of the “social development” … More
Weak Language
We often chastise young people for using “strong language,” but there is an equal or greater problem with kids, … More
High-Tech Tools in Schools
Too Much Tech at School? Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a popular trend sweeping schools this year. Schools with … More
Introducing Kids to Nature
How to Turn Kids On To Nature I can’t tell you how many times one of my middle school students … More
The Nature Deficit
“I go into nature to be soothed and healed and to have my senses put in tune once more.” – … More
Mister Rogers
I’m a huge Fred Rogers fan, so I was skeptical when I heard about the video remix recently done about … More
A Scholastic Tuneup
Many teachers will tell you that it’s the middle of the school year when most learning takes place. So, let’s … More
Stop, Look, Listen
Our kids, no matter the age, need us to be with them, explaining what makes one thing beautiful and another … More
Reading Textbooks Well
Reading a Textbook Well How to Read Smarter, not Harder When reading a school textbook, a fluent reader … More
Middle School: Top Ten Things to Know
The following is an open letter from my boss, Steve Hall, Head of Middle School at Westminster Christian Academy, to … More
Doodling
My wife, my 13 year old son, and I went to see The Taming of the Shrew outdoors last night … More
I Wish You Failure
Once again, I offer an article from NPR’s This I Believe. Jon Carroll started at the San Francisco Chronicle editing … More
Building a Better Brain
Snooze time It is essential that children get the proper amount of rest. Follow the recommendations of your pediatrician – … More
The Race to Nowhere
The Race to Nowhere is a film that will make you think deeply about what a good education looks like. … More
