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

Speak Your Kids Up

Here is a sneak peak at the book I am writing about parenting: Kids need to see and hear their … More

This from a 6th grade teacher who I respect a great deal: I teach a class titled Emerging Leaders, and … More

I could tell that things weren’t right with me and my boy. He was avoiding me. I was annoyed with … More

Unlike consumer products, parenting comes without instructions or guarantees. We all want our children to grow up happy, healthy, successful, … More

By Julie Kerckhoff Mary and Joseph had just survived an untimely, government-mandated trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem with Mary “great … More

One of my favorite 7th grade essays ever is this memoir about a grandfather. Ashley Aucker, is now a 25 … More

The following is an open letter from my boss, Steve Hall, Head of Middle School at Westminster Christian Academy, to … More

When you are a parent of a child with severe disabilities, you have to accept the fact that your life … More

Anne Lamott says that in her experience the two most powerful prayers are “Help me, help me, help me.” and … More

Fear is universal. Columnist Dave Barry writes, “All of us are born with a set of instinctive fears — of … More

There are countless ways that an adult can bless a young person. In Trent & Smalley’s book, The Blessing: Giving … More

Anthony Bourdain, is an American chef, author, and television personality. He is well-known as the host of the Travel Channel‘s … More

The Race to Nowhere is a film that will make you think deeply about what a good education looks like. … More

Imagine two American families, living on the same street, both successful in pursuing the American dream. Their Christmas cards are … More

Finding a well-written, entertaining book for a boy who hates to read is always a challenge. Woods Runner, by … More

“Unfortunately, many of today’s teenagers make no meaningful contribution to their families. They have nothing more to contribute to the … More