A Parenting Lecture or Not?
My parenting quandary: My child is deeply stressed about the deadlines in school. I’m in… Read More
What if every child had a cheerleader?
I wrote, “Hi, my name is Laura” across the front of my race shirt with… Read More
Seasons of the Year for an Acton Parent
Along the Acton journey, I have found a predictable pattern in my inner seasons. They… Read More
There will be hard days.
Tummy aches. Migraines. Tears. We see these things. It is the beginning of a new… Read More
School during Summer?
I never thought I’d quote Alice Cooper in this blog but the ‘70’s song is… Read More
Will you write the letter?
My challenge to you this summer: Write a letter to your 18 year-old child. Seal… Read More
How do I know if my child is growing morally and intellectually?
First of all, be assured of one thing: you are completely qualified to assess your… 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
Eagle Bucks – Inane transactions or Deep Learning?
Everything we touch in a day has an economic or monetary story. Rewind. As a… Read More
Hearing from the heart and mind of an Eagle
[The following is a contribution to my blog from an Acton Eagle who wanted to… Read More