The trends are not looking good for the mental and emotional health of young people, across all demographics. For instance, … More
Tag: Education
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
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
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
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
Take Your Kids Outdoors
Kids spend well over 40 HOURS per week in front of electronic screens, but less than 40 MINUTES per week … 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
Five Ways to Manage Your Social Media
Social media, like just about everything, can be a blessing or a curse. It’s usually both. It’s a #lovehaterelationship, right? … 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.
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
Protecting Kids From the Inside Out
Unlike consumer products, parenting comes without instructions or guarantees. We all want our children to grow up happy, healthy, successful, … 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
Raising Boys to be Real Men
Boys are misunderstood. Too often, they are disciplined and shamed by their teachers, parents, or grandparents because it is falsely … 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
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
Good Sports
Football is just a sport. However, it is a platform for parents and coaches to teach some of life’s most … More
Creating Consumers or Citizens?
This article, “Reversing the Consumer Mindset” is well-worth reading. More importantly, as a parent or grandparent, it is worth reflecting … More
The Value of Pain
As I walk through the halls after school, there is a barrage of faces along my path. Some I know … More
Raising the Perfect Parent
Always Kiss Me Good Night: Instructions on Raising the Perfect Parent (compiled by J.S. Salt) is the best advice that … More
Making Homework More Palatable
Cheri Lucas, a journalist in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a writing aide at Corte Madera Middle School in … More
Growing Up Well 