A Unique Easter
We enter this Easter experiencing an environment that is anathema to what we as humans, at least most of us, desire. That of gathering together, being close, and comforting each other. Instead, due to the current COVID-19 health issue that we continue to grapple with, we are compelled to keep our distance from people. This […]
Disruption – The Down Side and the Divine Side
The dictionary definition of disruption: a disturbance or problem which interrupts an event, activity, or process. Suffice to say that the virus known as “Coronavirus” or “COVID-19”, its medical nomenclature, has created a disruption, to say the very least. It has thrown sand in the gears and a monkey wrench into the machinery of our lives. To […]
Bringing Meaningful Change into the New Year
Yes…it is a new year….and a new decade. Twice the reason to resolve for change in your life. For parents of school age children, making changes has application at multiple levels. Seeking to make changes as a parent has direct impacts on you personally and on your children. And, with everything else that is hitting […]
More Mean Moms Needed
Did this title catch your attention? Did it even possibly shock your senses to see this as a part of a Christian blog? Why on earth would a Christian school’s blog be calling for more mean moms? Well, let’s provide some context to this discussion. Much research has recently emerged about how nice moms are […]
Handling Conflict…A Vital Skill
Family conflict is real. It is as old as the scriptures. No one enjoys conflict. It brings stress, tension, and can eat away at relationships. It can also be an opportunity to learn how to better relate to family members. In any family, there will always be arguments. That is what makes them normal. Blood […]
Showing Respect via Common Courtesies
It is never too young (well almost never) and indeed never too late to teach children common courtesies. These go a very long way in embedding desirable behaviors that will serve them well on multiple fronts. This is being lost in some sectors of our society. Why? Some parents assume their children will simply pick […]
Getting Them Ready to Learn
There is probably no more sensitive time in a parent’s life than when their children start school. They walk them down the hall of their child’s new school, leave them in the classroom and walk out. There are many questions, expectations, fears, and hopes that are running through a parent’s mind. This all goes without […]
Starting Right is Paramount
As we enter this new school year, remember that to end the year well, you must start well. Many times parents can get caught up with being hyper-busy between home and career obligations. As such, it is easy to miss opportunities which, if taken, would ensure that the school year starts out well for your […]
Child Safety – Now…and Always
Like any parent, utmost in your mind is the safety of your children. In this ultra-information laden world, it is almost impossible not to know about the dangers that are out there. If you dwell on them, you can become hyper-paranoid. For example, nearly 800,000 children are reported missing each year in the United States. […]
Mind Fun in the Summertime
Okay…school is out and the summer has begun. Pools are open and the lazy days are setting in. It is good to slow the pace down and even to have some unplanned lazy days. Research has shown that having some unplanned time is good for the mind as well as for the body. Gives you […]
