Is a College Degree Worth it?
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PK4L
- Nov 2, 2018
- 5 min
An Open Letter to Moms and Dads
When did parents become the bad guys? Am I the only one who's having a hard time understanding why parenthood gets such a bad rap these...
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PK4L
- Mar 9, 2018
- 2 min
How to Build a Life...Wisely
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire so he informed the contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business. The carpenter...
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PK4L
- Mar 2, 2018
- 8 min
The End of Creative Genius?
According to scientific research, attending public school is the best way to destroy the creative genius of children. If that just sounds...
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PK4L
- Feb 23, 2018
- 2 min
The Five Dimensions: Physical
The last of the five dimensions of human development is physical. The formula for good health is not exactly complicated. Good nutrition...
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PK4L
- Feb 16, 2018
- 2 min
The Five Dimensions: Social
The fourth of the five dimensions of human development is social. We live in a social media immersed world populated with numerous...
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PK4L
- Feb 9, 2018
- 1 min
The Five Dimensions: Mental
The third of the five dimensions of human development is mental. While most of us tend to equate the development of our minds with being...
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PK4L
- Feb 2, 2018
- 2 min
The Five Dimensions: Emotional
The second of the five dimensions of human development is emotional. Our “participation trophy” society has tragically distorted the true...
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PK4L
- Jan 26, 2018
- 2 min
The Five Dimensions: Spiritual
The first of the five dimensions of human development is spiritual. So what does that mean? It can certainly mean different things to...
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PK4L
- Jan 19, 2018
- 3 min
Preparing Kids 4 Life
Although every one of us has been given a story to tell, every parent wants the same story for each of their children…to become fully...
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PK4L
- Jan 12, 2018
- 2 min
The Fellowship of Parents
If preparing our kids for life by helping them become the best version of themselves is a journey, then we better make sure we have the...
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PK4L
- Jan 5, 2018
- 2 min
Why Do I Need Grief Recovery?
By Vicki Hagadorn People don't cry because they are weak. They cry because they have been strong for too long. JOHN W. JAMES | We are...
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PK4L
- Dec 29, 2017
- 4 min
A Story of braINSPIRATION?
Why the capabilities of children should cultivated...not marginalized. The story of Jacob Barnett is an inspiring one...that could be...
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PK4L
- Dec 22, 2017
- 4 min
The Death of Standardized Testing?
At long last, colleges are increasingly ignoring standardized test scores. The “non-profit” College Board, whose annual revenues exceed...
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PK4L
- Dec 15, 2017
- 3 min
Testing for the Wrong Answers?
Standardized tests only measure what a student DOES NOT know instead of what they DO know. Author Anya Kamenetz of New York Magazine,...
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PK4L
- Dec 8, 2017
- 3 min
Who Will Decide Your Children's Future?
Parents, not educrats, are best suited to determine their children’s future. BERTRAND RUSSELL (1872-1970) | We are faced with the...
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PK4L
- Dec 1, 2017
- 2 min
Is Intentionality in Education Our Only Hope?
Hope lies ahead as the movement of intentional education continues to grow. The failure of America's school system—and the success of...
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PK4L
- Nov 24, 2017
- 7 min
How Understanding Primitive Reflexes Changes Everything for Special Needs Children
Primitive Reflexes are the Root Cause of Developmental Delays The retention of primitive reflexes (also referred to as "survival...
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PK4L
- Nov 17, 2017
- 4 min
There's More Hope Than Ever Before for Special Needs Children
It's absolutely true. There is more hope for parents with special needs children than ever before. But, before we get into that, I need...
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