Are your kids struggling in school?
I’ve had it both ways in my family. One of my kids could have taught her Earth science class and was an amazing tutor in math, but another one of my kids struggled at every turn. Both kids raised the [...]
How do I teach my kids to be responsible at school?
That’s a GREAT question. Our kids are so different. Some kids come out of the womb responsible. Others need a little training. Others have to have their hands held all through school. Here’s what we did. We held their hand [...]
To homeschool or not to homeschool?
If you think I’m going to tell you whether or not you should homeschool your kids on this Parent Minute broadcast, you’re crazy. Some have criticized me previously for demonizing homeschool education. Others have written in asking if I thought [...]
I can’t believe it. My child’s a bully.
I know—you’ve raised your kids in a Christian home. You’ve talked to them about treating others like you’d want to be treated, but you get the report from the child’s principal, and you’re floored. I can only imagine the embarrassment. [...]
It’s Labor Day. What is that anyway?
For most people in the United States, it means a four-day weekend. But the history of Labor Day goes back to the late 19th century—it honors “the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our [...]
I’m going to do better this year, I promise.
If you’ve ever had a child who has difficulty focusing and applying themselves in school, you’re not looking forward to a new school year, are you? In some respects, you’re hoping they turn over a new leaf and apply themselves. [...]
I worked really hard, Dad, but failed.
I don’t know about you, but it tears my heart out when I see my son or daughter work their tail off preparing for something and then fail. I heard this story recently where this high schooler, who really struggled [...]
Praying for our kids in school.
Yesterday, I talked about praying for our kids. I said our prayers need to be God’s will, passionate, and enduring. How does that translate to praying for our kids in school, especially public schools? First, what is God’s will for what [...]
Prayer—a priority for our kids.
You’re now the proud parents of school-age kids. Let me ask you something. Are you praying for your kids? I don’t mean “Lord-be-with-Suzie-as-she-heads-off-to-school” kind of prayers. I’m talking about the kind of prayers described in James 5:16 that are fervent and [...]
Virtual school is driving me crazy!
Virtual school IS tough for some. Junior has decided if the teacher isn’t there, he doesn’t have to do the work. Sweet little Katie CAN’T and WON’T sit still. One kid’s hard, but how about four? And how do you [...]