Children are always learning whether the teaching is intentional or not. Our children learn more from how we live OUR life than from a parental lecture. We are always teaching by modeling and mentoring. Fall is the beginning of a new school year. It is a perfect time to get a “restart” on school life, and it’s a second chance to “revisit” some of those new year resolutions we made…
Backpack. Check. Pencils. Check. Lunch. Check. Folders. Check. September is the start of a new school year for both kids and parents. We invest in new outfits (because it seems they outgrew everything over the summer), new shoes, and fresh school supplies. As we send them off, don’t forget to also invest in your children’s character so they will grow in integrity, honesty, and virtue. Before they head off to…
Over the years, I have helped a lot of my students prepare their college and scholarship applications.  As I guide and advise them through the process, I wondered, “What is the world looking for?” I went to the Disney website and found a summary of job skills they were looking for in their applicants: Effective communication Works well in a team Analytical ability Computer proficiency Project management Detail oriented Builds relationships…
Education is a hot topic that engages parents in passionate conversations. Should we start our 3-year-old in soccer? When is a good time to begin preschool? What is the right age to begin music? What school should we choose: Public, Christian, Private Prepratory, Homeschool? Should we enroll in karate, swimming, dance, and SAT-prep? How many activities is too many? Too little? And, if we sprinkle in a some of…
