Two Big Rocks at Acton Academy: PE and Art
Last week I sat with the Eagles with an empty glass vessel, a pile of… Read More
Not Shaken, Not Stirred: My New Mindset as a Parent
I drink up the Acton Academy demonstrations and experiences we deliver to the Eagles for… Read More
Self-Reflection: I Dare You
“I thought that my biggest lesson learned was not to procrastinate, but I now realize… Read More
It’s Summer Session and the Livin’ is Easy
Session Seven may be my very favorite Acton oddity. To be in school in June… Read More
Three Traps and a Preventive Posture for Parents
It’s the beginning of the year and the Eagles are learning the processes and systems… Read More
Stick the Landing
Endings matter. I think of the speech that gripped me up until the dreaded Q&A…. Read More
Attacking Fear with a Rip Stik and Parenting Lessons from Sam
Every day the Eagles skate circles around me on their Rip Stiks. I am afraid… Read More
Have you tried the Rules of Engagement at Home?
The value of our Socratic discussions is revered at Acton Academy. It is the reason… Read More
Be Armed with Great Questions Next Week
Winter break is coming to a close. Are you ready? The upcoming session of learning… Read More
Car Talk – Questions that Work
The drive home and the chat around the dinner table are precious moments in life…. Read More