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Activating a Christian Mindset in Sports
Whether it’s the parents, the coaches, the refs, the fans, or the players themselves, there’s a lot of intensity in private high school sports. Everyone is wanting the same outcome, to win, and they’re willing to do what it takes to make that happen. Competition drives many of us, but it’s also inherently not the…
Homework Helper: Writing Practice Part I
Writing is an interesting school subject. It’s one of the most subjective areas of academics — everyone has their own style, voice, and even their own handwriting. Being a good writer isn’t just something for the literary elite. Your child will write papers, essays, cover letters, and job applications at all turns in their life,…
Helping Kids Love to Read
Reading is one of the most important skills a person can have. And yet, most people say they read four or less books per year. A love for reading helps out in all school subjects and work — even math requires our literacy. When we love to read, we do it more, and we become…
Homework Helper: Multiplication
If you’ve ever felt confused looking at your child’s homework, struggled to explain a topic that seems easy to know but hard to teach, and dealt with the frustration of homework help, you are not alone. In fact, you’re probably part of the majority! Helping kids with homework is a challenging task, much more so…
How to Help Your Child Deal With Bullying
When we picture our children going to school, we like to imagine them walking down the halls, talking to their friends, joking around with their teammates, and being respectful to teachers and other school faculty. We picture a supportive, caring community that helps your children thrive and feel accepted. Unfortunately, this is not always the…
Helping Build Character in Kids
There is a quote from John Wooden that says, “The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” Our character is who we are mentally and morally, it is how we act in different situations, the traits we carry with us throughout our lives, and something that can…
About Volunteer Vacations
Taking a family vacation is fun and exciting. It gives you time to bond with your kids and take a break from your hectic lives. Vacations can be full of adventure in a strange new place, or a relaxing break in a destination you head to every year. Whatever the case may be, it is…
Helping Your Child Develop a Love For School
School should be fun, exciting, and a place your child feels as though they belong. Your kids have the chance to learn about many different subjects, join a wide variety of groups, and meet people from many different backgrounds. While school is meant to help your children explore different subjects and become part of a…
Helping Your Teen Build Better Relationships
As our children grow older, they face many difficulties. They have to figure out who they are, what their purpose is, and work hard to not fall for peer pressure. In our current society, being a teenager is hard. They are exposed to a lot through media and peers and are expected to stay true…
Easy Ways To Give Back To The Community
Winter and the holidays are a time when a lot more volunteering opportunities are available. Many people tend to volunteer more during the holidays, perhaps because they feel like giving back to the community, or maybe it is because the holiday spirit brings out the best in people. Whatever it is, the holidays are a…