No one is immune to hurtful words – and especially not when our children are speaking them. When your child says hurtful things to you, it can feel like a direct stab in the heart. But reacting in anger or frustration will only make things worse. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 tips…
As a teacher, it’s kind of heartbreaking when a child doesn’t seem to believe in himself. But when it’s my own kiddo, it’s even worse! My oldest child was born believing in herself. She has never met a problem she didn’t face with fierce determination. One of her earliest statements was “I do it myself!”…
It starts with a whisper. A rumor is started, and it spreads like wildfire. Girls become divided, friendships are ruined, and reputations are tarnished. This is girl drama, and it can be extremely harmful to girls both mentally and emotionally. In this blog post, we will discuss how schools and parents can help girls to…
I’ve got a pretty good eye for teenage boy reading material. Ya know, the safe kind that you’re thrilled for your kid to be reading. While I haven’t taught English to middle school boys since 2006-2008, I was much more recently a youth minister to kids ages 12-18. Currently, I am currently a literacy specialist…
Are you looking to inspire your kiddo to dream big? My oldest is naturally very goal oriented, and fits all the birth order stereotypes. Even at just seven years old, she loves to plan for her future. A vision board for kids is the perfect creative way to get your child thinking for the future….
There’s no doubt about it – teaching kids about communion isn’t easy! Both Protestants and Catholics place great importance on communion, which is also called the Eucharist or the Lord’s Supper. So many of us have been taking communion for so long that we can’t quite remember what are the essential parts to tell a…