Speaking well seems to far outweigh listening well in our culture. Perhaps if we weren’t so intent on “being heard” and if we all practiced better listening skills, we might find more cordial conversations, and people jump to conclusions less. There’s a multitude of categories for types of listening, including active listening, therapeutic listening, deep listening,…
Dear June: Family Wedding for ‘Vaccinated Only’
Dear June, This winter, we were invited to two family weddings. The invitations stated that “vaccinated only” are welcome to attend. The weddings were for a niece and a nephew on my husband’s side of the family, so they’re close family members, not distant cousins or long-lost relatives. We asked if a negative COVID-19 test…
Going Back to School: Very Rewarding and Maybe Easier Than You Imagine
Traditionally, our academic adventures end when we graduate from high school or college. We then move on to other phases of life such as starting a career, getting married, and having children. But sometimes there’s either an urge or a need to further our education, which raises questions such as, “Am I too old to…
Rules of Civility: Some Advice From the Past and the Present
Civility. We don’t hear that word much these days. My online dictionary defines it as “formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.” Come to think of it, we not only don’t hear much about civility, but we also don’t see much formal courtesy exhibited by most of our public figures or even by some…
Boost Motivation by Turning Homeschool Into an Artistic Endeavor
Marketing expert Seth Godin once made this observation about motivation: “If it’s work, we try to figure out how to do less; If it’s art, we try to figure out how to do more.” This concept can be beautifully applied to many areas of life, including homeschool. In fact, if we think of much of…
Dear Next Generation: ‘Seek to Improve’
Having read Dottie Gomez’s “Mottos to Live by,” I felt the urge to contribute the two mottos that have made my life an adventure worth experiencing. Several years ago I adopted the motto “Seek to Improve.” These three words account for all the successes I have found in my personal relationships, my ability to function…
4 Benefits of Family Dinner Together
One of the great tragedies of modern-day hustle culture is the loss of family dinners around the table. For many today, dinner is simply something you eat in the evening, whether on the go or in front of the television—and it’s usually squeezed between work schedules, commutes, meetings, after-school activities, and homework. Sometimes it comes…
Reading Can Triple a Child’s Resilience at School: Study
Researchers are encouraging families to read to their children before they start school as a new study from the University of South Australia has found that reading aloud can triple a child’s resilience at school, especially for children who had suffered maltreatment. Reading has long been associated with school readiness and scholastic outcomes, but for…
Why Real Play Benefits Your Son More Than Video Games
Pre-game jitters. They have hit our house hard, and my boys could hardly fall asleep last night. We love baseball at our house but like any sport, some games are bigger and way more important than others. This is one of those games. All of their friends will be there today-the guys they’ve grown up…
How to Be a Great Child
March 11, 2022
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We’ve all heard angry kids say “I didn’t ask for you as my parents,” but it goes the other way, too. With a little effort, you can be the child your parents hoped for. Listen and Be Patient Listening, fully and completely without distractions, shows respect, but is also a great way to learn new…
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