They create resentment, not reflection. Kids don’t “learn their lesson” by being punished. Rather than thinking about how their actions were hurtful, punishments lead kids to brood about how ...

At the risk of getting crushed like a grape under a rhinoceros, it is my opinion that our kids don’t spend enough time in school. OK, I can hear the cacophony of protest screaming in my ears.

Be resilient yourself; kids learn mostly by observation Parenting is a full-time job. It comes without a salary, but the rewards in joy, love and belongingness are abundant. The ride has its ups ...

What surprises you most about kids’ reactions to your programs ... and surprise me when students fall in love with silent reflection and observation. Even the most excitable fifth graders ...

Granted, I realize some kids outgrew the clothes they wore to school the previous year. But did all of them throw out all their school supplies on their way to the pool in June? Mike Zielinski ...

Yvette Henry was in her kitchen fixing up dinner. So were all four of her kids. “Ya’ll, we have almost 4,000 square feet here and you’re all right here. Right here,” she said on the "How ...

However, high school is not just about planning for the future, it’s also about giving students the ability to engage in activities and extracurriculars. Our kids are fortunate to have access to a ...