Kids say the most hilarious, embarrassing, and profound things. Today’s post is dedicated to every adult in need of a laugh break. …
WHEN YOU HATE TO SEE YOUR KIDS GROWING UP Part of being a parent is working yourself out of a job. And since…
Human nature craves the security of order—and children, who are barely beginning to learn the art of looking out for themselves, need that…
It’s a blessing to work at a school that emphasizes the “whole-child approach” to education. At whole-child-oriented schools, students enjoy learning, and there…
WHEN THE KIDS ARE HOME, Part 1 You know about summer vacation fatigue (call it SVF). Symptoms: irritability, boredom, whining, thoughts of disowning…
There are children who grow up believing that a parent who abandoned the family has died—or vice versa. And there are grown children…
Shady Oak believes in preparing children for adulthood by building on “6 Pillars”: Connection, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and [Capable] Problem Solving.…
WHEN THE KIDS ARE HOME, Part 2 It’s no secret that when COVID-19 shutdowns were at their peak, lower-income households suffered…
Many parents say they “only want my children to be happy”—and use that as an excuse to sabotage their children’s happiness by: Spending…
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What do you do when your child is in an “I never get anything right” mood? First, know what not to do. …
TEACHING CAUTION CALMLY Whether you’re instructing children to look before entering the street, keep their distance from strangers (and strange animals), or put…
