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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

Activities, Addiction, Adolescence, Education, Emotional health, Family, Family Life, Growing Up, Health, Independence, Kids, Mental health, Parent, Parenting, Preteens, Relationship, Teens, Wellness

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

Adolescence, Anxiety, Community, Depression, Education, Family, Family Life, Friends, Growing Up, Kids, Loneliness, Maturing, Media, Media consumption, Mental health, Parent, Parenting, Significance, Success, Technology, Teens, The Good Life

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

Education, Growing Up, Significance, Success, Work

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

Education, Empathy, Growing Up, Hard Work, Maturing, Resiliency, Thankfulness

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

brain, development, Education, intellect, Music

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

Adolescence, Education, Family, Family Life, Growing Up, Kids, Maturing, Motivation, Parent, Parenting, Teens

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

Activities, Adolescence, Education, Family Life, Growing Up, Kids, Media consumption, Nature, Nature deficit disorder, Outdoors, Parent, Parenting, Technology, Teens

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

Activities, Adolescence, Education, Family Life, Fun, Growing Up, Kids, Outdoors, Parenting, Teens, Youth Sports

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

Communication, Education, Growing Up, Media, Media consumption, Parenting, Preteens, social media, Technology, Teens

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

Activities, Adolescence, Balance, Book, Children, Communication, Education, Family, Family Life, Friends, Growing Up, Home, Independence, Kids, Love, Maturing, Parent, Parenting, Perseverence, Preteens, Relationship, Resiliency, Role Models, Significance, Sports, Success, Teenagers, Teens, Young Teens, Youth Sports

Pep Talk for Teachers and Students

Thanks, Soul Pancake and Kid President for another share-worthy video.

Education, Significance, Teacher

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

Career, Education, Employment, Growing Up, High school, Maturing, Parenting, Skill, Student, Success

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

Child, Community, Education, Family Life, Growing Up, Independence, Parenting, Relationship, Social development, Social skills, Socialization

Weak Language

  We often chastise young people for using “strong language,” but there is an equal or greater problem with kids, … More

Adolescence, Communication, Education, Growing Up, Immaturity, Kids, Language, Maturing, Parenting, Profanity

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

Adolescence, Education, Mobile device, Reading, School, Teacher, Technology

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

Activities, Adolescence, Education, Growing Up, Independence, IPad, iPod, Last Child in the Woods, Media, Media consumption, Nature, Technology

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

Adolescence, Child discipline, Christianity, Communication, Education, Encouraging, Faith, Family, Family Life, God, Growing Up, Hard Work, Independence, Kids, Maturing, Parent, Parenting, Perfectionism, Role Models, Serving, Significance, Teacher, Work

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

Digital Nation, Distraction, Education, Educators, Facebook, Homework, K through 12, Reading, social media, Studying

Stop, Look, Listen

Our kids, no matter the age, need us to be with them, explaining what makes one thing beautiful and another … More

Child, Children Youth and Family, Communication, Education, Family, Growing Up, Home, Kids, Parent, Parenting, Relationship, Role Models, Significance, Teacher, Teaching

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

Adolescence, Boy, Boys, Education, Emotion, Encouraging, Family, Friends, Growing Up, Health, Kids, Maturing, Men, Mental health, Parenting, Preteens, Relationship, Resiliency, Role Models, Significance, Teacher

Reading Textbooks Well

Reading a Textbook Well       How to Read Smarter, not Harder       When reading a school textbook, a fluent reader … More

Adolescence, Education, Reading

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

Adolescence, Communication, Education, Encouraging, Family Life, Growing Up, Maturing, Middle School, Relationship, School, Significance

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

Adolescence, Balance, Education, Growing Up, Hard Work, Perfectionism, Resiliency, Success, Work

Building a Better Brain

Snooze time It is essential that children get the proper amount of rest. Follow the recommendations of your pediatrician – … More

Adolescence, Education, Growing Up, Hard Work, Independence, School, Teens

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

Activities, Adolescence, Balance, Community, Education, Family Life, Growing Up, Hard Work, Parenting, Perfectionism, School, Significance, Success, Teens, Work

Good Sports

Football is just a sport. However, it is a platform for parents and coaches to teach some of life’s most … More

Adolescence, Christianity, Coaching, Community, Education, Sports, Teens, Youth Sports

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

Education, Parenting

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

Adolescence, Consequences, Education, Encouraging, Growing Up, Immaturity, Parenting, Perfectionism, Resiliency, Significance, Teens

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

Adolescence, Education, Encouraging, Growing Up, Kids, Love, Parenting, Significance

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

Education, Hard Work, Homework, School, Work

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