As a father of two and a middle school principal, the tragic events at Newtown hit close to home and bring me to my knees in prayer.   It's inevitable that kids will ask parents, "Why did this happen?"  Parents need to be ready to answer in a way that supports kids and is honest. If you are a teacher in a Christian school, you can also use these tips. The tips on how to talk to your kids below are not from ...

As a principal, I was heart broken when I first heard the news of the school shooting in Newtown, CT.  I walked to my office, read the report online, and teared up as I thought about my own kids. Tragedies like Newtown pierce the heart of everyone but kids can be especially taken back by something that hits so close to home to them. As a father of two, my wife and I prayed about how to handle this with our ...

I love the start of a new school year.  A new school year brings with it a clean slate, a fresh start, and a new beginning.  On that first day, students generally believe that they will work harder, study more, and get good grades.  A slip in that mindset can come quickly if parents don't follow these key TIPPS to a successful school year. Routine - Students in grades K-12 need structure and routine.  Routi ...

With finances tighter than ever for most families, a free family favorite learning activity is stargazing.  Our kids love to point out the constellations or search for falling stars.  We take time as a family to lay out on the grass and stare up at the sky searching for venus, mars, or Oryan.  Whether it’s an eclipse, the space station passing by, or an expected meterior shower, you can be certain that the ...

All throughout out school, I struggled with math.  I'd rather a visit to the dentist for a tooth extraction, have to teach a zumba class, or cheer on the Dallas Cowboys fan (no, that's going way too far) than have to attend math class or let alone take a math exam. Even though I despised math as a student, I have come to appreciate math that math is critical to success in college and life.  I have used math ...