ONE EASY WAY TO COAX SOME REFLECTION TIME FROM YOUR FAMILY
We’ve witnessed in our Acton studios that reflection time is the magic key to deepen learning. It’s been one of my favorite things to remember to do at home, as well.
Family Plans
IT’S SUMMER SESSION AND THE LIVIN’ IS EASY
So I did just that and came back from my deep dive into “how can I be a better parent” with three lessons from the children – my own and many others.
10 WAYS TO LOVE YOUR CHILD TODAY
It seems silly to say. We all know our #1 job as parents is to love our children. We do love them. It’s as natural as breathing.
ARE YOU A SKEPTIC OF FAMILY PLANS?
For those of you dragging your heels a bit with the charge to write a family plan, I’ve created a pain-free way for you to test these waters.
TO WRITE A FAMILY PLAN OR NOT TO WRITE A FAMILY PLAN?
At Acton, we as families commit to writing family plans and sharing them with the community. The decision to follow through is up to you.
For the record, I commit to completing ours by the deadline of July 30 even if it’s just a sketch.
WHY AND HOW DO WE START A FAMILY PLAN?
One of our founding family members told me: “If Acton Academy were to go away tomorrow, the one thing we would never stop doing is our family meetings. Our family plan has changed our lives more than anything.”
A CARROT FOR A FAMILY MEETING
Spring cleaning is built into my psyche. For my Norwegian mother it was a time of mattress flipping and gutter sweeping. My take is more of a mental and spiritual “de-cluttering.”
PLANNING OR DOING?
Let us not be known as the planners. Let us be known as the doers. Sam has inspired me to put my running shoes on and get out the door. I must remember to tell him that.
