Teaching Your Kids How to Be Kind Online in a Digital Age
October 4, 2021
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The story isn’t new. No doubt you’ve heard it before. But a recent installment in my community illustrates the point that we need more kindness in real life and online. Here are the details. Local college football rivalry leads to a poor decision.…
What Are the Benefits of Routines for Children
September 27, 2021
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Fall is in the air. In our house that means back to school, cooler weather, and high school football. It also means schedules, commitments, and routines. But honestly, I’ll take it. Fall 2020 was rough. Thanks to a worldwide pandemic, the autumn routines…
What Are Lifelong Learning Strategies For Kids?
September 20, 2021
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I’ve had an ongoing debate with my oldest son for years. While I consistently tout the benefits of a college education, he questions its necessity. And to his credit, I’m beginning to be swayed. Don’t get me wrong—I believe wholeheartedly in lifelong learning.…
Remembering September 11 with Service
September 10, 2021
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I can remember the morning of September 11, 2001 vividly. My oldest son was in kindergarten, with no greater worries than what treat I had packed in his lunch box. I was home with a toddler and a newborn when my husband called…
The Benefits of Reading For Kids
August 13, 2021
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If I had to pick a few words to describe myself, “reader” would undoubtedly be one of them. But that wasn’t always the case. Due to some unfortunate events in my early elementary years, several of my classmates and I didn’t learn to…
Stay Connected with Family Through Tech
August 11, 2021
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Soon after my husband and I got married, we set off on a grand adventure. Four states, four children, and thousands of miles later, we understood the need to stay connected to family and friends over long distances. Thankfully, our journey brought us…
How to Teach a Child Humility
August 9, 2021
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I recently read a post on social media that went something like this: Teenage boy filling up his shiny, new car at a gas station notices an older gentleman in a beat-up truck waiting to fill a gas can. The boy approaches the…
Social Savvy: The Art of Personal Interaction
August 6, 2021
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They say that hindsight’s 20/20. But that saying takes on new meaning as we consider the lessons learned from the year 2020. For example, looking back, I’ve witnessed some gaping holes in how teenagers—both in my living room and my classroom—deal with personal…