Anxious Generation:A Continued Conversation Oceans of ink have been spilled in the last couple of years about the harmful effects of social media and smartphones. And at times, we as parents can feel overwhelmed by the coverage, wondering what we are supposed to do with all of it. In addition to reading and recommending Anxious Generation by […]
Haidt doesn’t argue for a Luddite-esque shunning of technology. He argues instead for a thoughtful approach to raising kids and giving them the best chance to be kids so that they can grow and develop wisdom and strong embodied social relationships before they engage heavily with technology.
PETRA ACADEMY: EDUCATING THE WHOLE PERSON Good parents want their children to grow up to be good people. They hold their hope for value in something that carries lasting fulfillment and makes an impact on their lives for the better. Challenging children to excel in their schooling, their hobbies, their sports activities, or their friendships […]
PREPARATION FOR LIFE: LIVING IN COMMUNITY It has been said that if you don’t love people, you can’t lead them. Preparing for what’s ahead always has precursors. When we set people up for success, it can cross a lot of boundaries. We can teach them healthy habits, we can model honorable character traits, we can […]
