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… Read More
What Teachers Wish Parents of High Schoolers Knew
For almost a decade I was a high school Spanish teacher. Those were some of the best and hardest years of my life, and, if I’m honest, I still miss… Read More
High School (9th-12th) | Imagine The End | Middle School (6th-8th)
Leaving a “Legacy” Feels Overwhelming
There are some people who are intentional about leading. They love leadership. They listen to podcasts, read books, and go to conferences, all to be come a better leader. They love words like “legacy” and “heritage.” Words like that seem overwhelming to… Read More
Crisis | High School (9th-12th) | Middle School (6th-8th)
What Parents Need to Know About Kids Who Self-Harm
Discovering that someone you love is self-harming is frightening. It is also very confusing. As a parent, it is difficult to comprehend that no matter how much love you give to your child, it may not be enough to prevent him or… Read More
High School (9th-12th) | Love Over Time | Middle School (6th-8th)
Whenever Possible: Avoid Arguing with Your Kids
You can't effectively discipline your teenager if you continually find yourself in the middle of an argument with him. When disciplining, conversations may become heated, so use good communication skills and agree to walk away until you've both calmed down. The best… Read More
Fight For The Heart | High School (9th-12th) | Middle School (6th-8th)
Parenting Isn’t a Formula
I’m not going to pretend that this parenting thing is easy. That if you do all the right things, everything works out great. Because people don’t work that way. Relationships don’t work that way. If you combine A+B, you don’t always get… Read More