Social life. Social skills. Social anxiety. Social media. Social Security. She’s so social! When we think of the “social development” … More
Tag: Family Life
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
From the Mouths of Babes
This from a 6th grade teacher who I respect a great deal: I teach a class titled Emerging Leaders, and … More
It’s Never Too Late to Reconnect With Your Child
I could tell that things weren’t right with me and my boy. He was avoiding me. I was annoyed with … 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
Disappointing Birth Brings Hope
By Julie Kerckhoff Mary and Joseph had just survived an untimely, government-mandated trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem with Mary “great … More
Loving Grandpa
One of my favorite 7th grade essays ever is this memoir about a grandfather. Ashley Aucker, is now a 25 … 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
Same Lake, Different Boat
When you are a parent of a child with severe disabilities, you have to accept the fact that your life … More
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Anne Lamott says that in her experience the two most powerful prayers are “Help me, help me, help me.” and … More
Parenting With and Without Fear
Fear is universal. Columnist Dave Barry writes, “All of us are born with a set of instinctive fears — of … More
Powerful Blessings
There are countless ways that an adult can bless a young person. In Trent & Smalley’s book, The Blessing: Giving … More
The Power of No (Part 1)
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
The Race to Nowhere is a film that will make you think deeply about what a good education looks like. … More
Family Matters
Imagine two American families, living on the same street, both successful in pursuing the American dream. Their Christmas cards are … More
Books for Boys
Finding a well-written, entertaining book for a boy who hates to read is always a challenge. Woods Runner, by … More
Kids Should Work Alongside Adults
“Unfortunately, many of today’s teenagers make no meaningful contribution to their families. They have nothing more to contribute to the … More