What did you think of technology when you were growing up? I thought we’d be like the Jetsons by now. Well, George Jetson had nothing on us. We are watching technology advance at a rate that is unprecedented in history. Here’s what this means for us as parents:
Tip #1: There’s No Turning Back
We are not returning [...]
Here’s the last tip in our series.
Just to review:
Tip 1. Identify the problem
Tip 2. Help them decide on an action plan
Tip 3. Be their compass
Tip 4. Come up for air
Tip 5. Reward their efforts
Our role is a constant and committed one. We want the very best for our children. We know how tough the [...]
Tip 3–Be their compass
As we continue looking at tackling our kids academic challenges, we know that it’s not enough to just get the ball rolling and walk away. This is the time to monitor progress by checking the school homework site, staying in touch with teachers and counselors, and remaining vigilant about helping our kids [...]
Tip #2 – Help them decide on an action plan.
Once you know what the real deal is, you can then help them develop a plan and strategy to cope with their issues. Perhaps they need to stay after school or get a tutor. Maybe they need to hang with a different circle of friends or [...]
The school is starting to wind down and in a few months students will begin their summer break. Your child may have had a shaky foundation through the school year. Though you may have done all the right stuff and put all the tools in place for success, your child may still be facing academic [...]
“How was school?” Now I’m not sure when that happens exactly. But one year along the way in their educational journey–we ask it and they hate it! So what’s a mom to do? I want to find out how their school day went. So I think to come at it from another angle. “What did you learn [...]
If you’re kids are like mine, they reluctantly pulled themselves back to reality as they headed back to school after Spring Break. Now they only have several weeks left and yet another school year will be behind them. How will they wrap up the year? As the weather changes and our kids find it harder to [...]
In a few days, our nation will write a new chapter into its history as we witness our first African-American president sworn into office. It’s an exciting time, even as we face economic uncertainty and radical change.
This is the perfect opportunity to engage our kids in a dialogue about this pivotal time. Our teenagers will be [...]
After two amazing weeks in Nazareth, my daughter and I returned to Delaware. It was difficult to readjust-not just because of the jetlag but also because of the distance that separates us from people we love across the world.
Apart from being received back into ”our” neighbor like long lost daughters, I had the privilege to go back [...]
