The 12 Days of Gratitude Challenge
BY: BROOKE ORR What’s the magic word? Society praises parents who raise well-mannered children who say “Please” and “Thank you” with little to no prompting. While it is nice to receive […]
It’s A Grand Life – A Month of Thanks and Giving
I love this time of year! I love the briskness of the air, the falling of the leaves blanketing the ground in their glorious colors (not so much the blowing […]
How to Raise a “Boss”
BY BROOKE ORR MS RD LDN, ACSM-CPT Halloween has included costumes, Jack-o-lanterns, tricks, and treats for thousands of years. In our culture, these pillars of the ancient holiday represent fun; […]
Raising Lifelong Learners
The curious child has a wealth of provocative questions, seeking to know more about the world. Stepping only five steps beyond the door allows children to follow the path of […]
Why Am I Not Popular?
We’ve all known them. The good-looking, charismatic, impeccably dressed kids who were smart, but not too smart, cool, and trendy. Maybe you were one of them. Or maybe you were among the […]
It’s A Grand Life – Well, Aren’t You Crafty?!
Here we are in September, and nothing much has changed. We are still dealing with a virus which has upended our normal way of life. We have very limited social […]
A New Milestone: Home Alone
It begins with a separation by walls inside the home and later extends to the outdoors. Communication is still present, “I will be outdoors working in the garden.” And then, […]
Next Level of Preparedness: Life Beyond High School
School is a building block toward vital life skills. Students often ask, “How is this assignment going to prepare me for the outside world?” Great question! Everything is relevant, from […]
The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective Saving for a Special Occasion
When I was growing up, my mother used to do something that I didn’t readily understand as a young child. She used to have company, or show, towels. Now, many […]
School 2020: Making the Best of this Reality
BY GUEST BLOGGER KELLY NICHOLS, LOCAL EDUCATOR To say the least, 2020 has been strange. Headlines have amazed me. Uncertainty has engulfed me. As a long-time educator, I had to […]