Kids’ Involvement in School Sports

Kids’ Involvement in School Sports In my previous postings, I have written about the benefits of kids’ involvement in arts programs, like the band, orchestra, choir, and other groups.  Many of the same benefits carry over with kids’ participation in...

Kids’ Involvement in the Arts

Kids’ Involvement in the Arts Is your young person involved in band, orchestra, or choir or takes lessons on a musical instrument?   Research has shown that kids are interested in the arts, including theater, dance, literature, visual arts, and others.  As a...

School Conversations with Kids

School Conversations with Kids Would you say yes or no to this statement:  I talk with my child about school, help with schoolwork, and attend school events.  As a former school administrator, I noticed that parents seldom speak with their kids about school.  They...

Serious Conversations

Serious Conversations I have been writing about having serious conversations with your young person frequently.  It is equally important that kids have three or more adults to go to for help and have serious discussions with them.  Having serious conversations with...

The Magic Four

The Magic Four What does it take for us to get things going and keep them going?  I mean, there is so much written on motivation, inspiration, and rejuvenation; how do we condense it all down?  I believe that it comes down to the Magic Four.  If you keep them fresh in...