Schooling options: Preferences rather than requirements
I sat in a student missions training seminar about 6 months ago. What we were facing that week consisted of sleeping on floors, engaging refugee…
The language of play—A powerful way to connect with your kids
Mom, will you play with me? Pause. Something happens when we become adults. We start to think about education, food, paying the bills, serving, and…
Three common myths when it comes to teaching your children the Bible
Let’s be honest, shall we? Studying the Bible as a family can seem intimidating. As the developer of an at-home Bible survey curriculum for families,…
How to empower your teen to think critically about the news
If you’ve found yourself wanting to escape the constant din of news this year, you’re not alone. With so much happening in the world—a global…
Incorporating international christian learning into your kids’ virtual school teachings
There’s no disagreeing that 2020 is a weird year … in many ways. Our lives have been completely turned upside down. All these changes are hard enough…
Working and schooling from home—A year later
I hit send on the email and sat back in slight disbelief, part panic, and full excitement. I had just notified my children’s principal that we would…
7 ways your family can thrive this school year
Hey parents! Are you gearing up for another school year? Are you exhausted from weighing your options? Do you feel like you can’t make one more…
4 promises for the 2020-2021 school year
One of the most vivid memories I have of quarantine is marking off the events that I had so carefully calendared. Soccer games, choir concerts, and…
All my stories are white
Occasionally, I have the privilege of speaking for the National Center for Youth Issues, an organization providing in-service training on values…
