Raising Countercultural Kids in the United States of Addiction (Part 3 of 3)

The trends are not looking good for the mental and emotional health of young people, across all demographics. For instance, … More

Raising Countercultural Kids in the United States of Addiction (Part 1)

In the late 1990s, author J.K. Rowling invented the term “muggle” as a derogative term for the normal people of … More

I coach middle school cross country, which is not a glamorous job, but it is uniquely rewarding. For young distance … More

It takes more than a poster to motivate kids. Ask any schoolteacher. Early in their careers, young teachers will spend … More

Once again, his room isn’t clean, not by any standard. Her backpack, jacket, and shoes are scattered about the floor … More

It’s likely that you are being a great parent even when you aren’t thinking about it. You may be doing … More

The car is where the best stories have a chance to run and really stretch out their legs freely. It’s … More

Kids spend well over 40 HOURS per week in front of electronic screens, but less than 40 MINUTES per week … More

Resilience is the capacity to recover from adversity and return to well-being. Paul Tough, in his book How Children Succeed, … More

With the tragic news of the abduction and murder of ten-year-old Hailey Owens this week, many parents are afraid that … More

Have Fun with Your Child ASAP Good parenting has an order of operations. Insides come first. A child should feel … More

First Connect, Then Guide The best parents are the ones who are deeply connected with their children and offer support … More

A Unique Relationship Parenting is a unique relationship, wherein the parent is authorized by law and by God to protect, … More