Feeling full?
I created this particular blogging space as a resource for parents in the Acton Academy community… Read More
Parents Pondering Sarcasm
When asked what they would like us to know about our communication with them, the children… Read More
Is your life appealing?
“There is no parent more vulnerable to the excesses of overparenting than an unhappy parent…. Read More
Allowing the Struggle
One of my children hates to struggle with learning. He likes things to come easily… Read More
A time for rekindling
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another… Read More
Getting Smart
We greatly admire the work of the Getting Smart people and were thrilled to welcome Caroline Vander Ark-Davis to our campus. Enjoy her write up of Acton Academy.
Lean on Me
The first day of school. So much is held within those few words. Memories. Fears…. Read More
The Hurry Hurts
Slow. Children at play. “Just. Slow. Down. The hurry hurts the children.” (quoted from a… Read More
Are you “itching for wings?”
As summer meanders to its inevitable end, I sense more mystery than clarity to our… Read More
Your Idea Realized?
I love ideas. I used to play a game with myself when my children were… Read More