While I am not a philosopher, I love Aristotle’s thoughts on the golden mean, the appropriate midpoint between two extremes. It is a place of balance, a place that allows us time and space to move thoughtfully forward without rushing. Why is it that we struggle with finding this golden point in our lives? We [read more] …
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Changing Lives with Keystone Habits
In his very excellent book, The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg makes a compelling case that some habits are more important than others. He calls these keystone habits which “can influence how people work, eat, play, live, spend, and communicate.” Adopting a keystone habit can start a process that has the potential to transform our [read more] …
Leveraging Talent
I’m not a big believer in talent. Oh, I know it exists, but I don’t put much stock in how it will ultimately impact a child’s future. I’ve watched too many kids over too many years to believe that IQ or giftedness or aptitude has the final say in how that individual’s life will play [read more] …
The Question of Class Schedules
It is spring. Outdoor sports are ramping up, gardeners are in full stretch, and homeschooling parents are stressed about choosing high school classes for the coming year. It is all part of this season. When deciding on a class schedule, numbers don’t help us much. There are no exact answers. What works for one child [read more] …
The Problem with Princesses
I strongly believe that every child is unique and precious. With different giftings, personality and potential, children should be encouraged and nurtured. They should be given opportunity to thrive. They are not, however, to be placed on a pedestal and worshiped. Millennials, also called the Snowflake Generation by Claire Fox, author of “I Find That [read more] …