About Mornings – A Story Shared by an Acton Parent
Sharing stories may be the best gift we can give each other. I am grateful… Read More
How Can a Parent Keep the Spark of Curiosity Alive?
The romance of starting a new school year is fizzling. We’ve been here before. Reality… Read More
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
Loosen the Collars and Let Go of the Leash
This post from a couple of years ago sets my mind back on the right… Read More
Three Lessons in Parenting From the Children
From the time I found out I was pregnant to this exact moment, I’ve wondered… Read More
Why “Travel” Is Part of the Acton Academy Journey
Think of the last time you were in charge of planning every detail of a… 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 Treasures For Families Who Want to Live a Hero’s Journey Together
Today we launched a new year at Acton Academy. As the families departed, I gave… Read More
Fourth and Final Lesson
Lesson #4: Be kind to yourself because parenting is really hard.
Why are we afraid of consequences?
It is my parenting weakness. I fail regularly to let my children experience the full… Read More