Elementary (K-5th)

Elementary (K-5th) | Special Topics

Helping Your Elementary Kid Understand How God Made Them

One of the bottom lines of parenting is not just raising obedient, or even happy kids, but rather raising responsible adults who love God, love others, and love themselves. In fact, the way your kids love God has a profound effect on everything else. It will impact how... Read More

Elementary (K-5th) | High School (9th-12th) | Middle School (6th-8th)

Why Parents Should Team Up With Teachers

Being a parent at school can be overwhelming. All that teacher jargon and new programs. Tons of data coming at you with test results and standards. Plus, the endless fliers and forms to be signed. It’s no wonder if you’re feeling a little lost and confused! Read More

Elementary (K-5th) | Middle School (6th-8th)

How to Help Preteens Navigate Friendship Drama

Today’s preteens are navigating the same reality—only now with texting, social media, and constant connectivity. Read More

Elementary (K-5th) | Fight For The Heart

A Few Things to Know About Preteens

This time of the year is filled with anticipation. By now some of you are well into the school year while others of you are just getting started. Either way, you’re probably wondering a few things: What will my child face? How will they change? What will they... Read More

Elementary (K-5th) | Fight For The Heart | School Life

5 Things All First Graders Have In Common

Enter a room full of six- and seven-year-olds and you’re bound to spot one thing right away: the cute little gaps of kids who whistle while they talk. Forget calling it first grade. This is the Missing Teeth Club. Read More

Elementary (K-5th) | Family Life | Fight For The Heart

Looking for the Good in the Not-So-Good Behavior

“But I HATE chicken nuggets!” My 5-year-old daughter screamed these words in McDonald’s and the blood rushed to my face. It felt like everybody was staring at us. At me. The mom with the brat. “You just asked for nuggets last week because they are your favorite,” I... Read More

Elementary (K-5th) | Imagine The End

What I Learned About Having The TALK

If you haven’t read THE TALK – Part 1, I would recommend you check it out before reading further. The Talk – Part 1 Recently, I had THE TALK with my third-grade daughter. Do you guys remember the TV show Blossom? It aired in the 90’s on NBC... Read More

Elementary (K-5th) | Fight For The Heart | School Life

Parenting Through the Transitional Year of Fifth Grade

Fifth graders are weird. Okay, maybe that’s too strong. But you have to admit they can seem a little hard to understand at times. Read More

Elementary (K-5th) | Fight For The Heart | School Life

The Sunny Side of Second Grade

Welcome to the wonderful year of second grade! You’re in the phase that is the very essence of childhood. I’ve been working with children for over forty years now, and I’ve been a parent for more than thirty. In my experience, this is the age that brings a... Read More