Category Archives: Developing Characters

Being Schooled With the Very Lesson You are Teaching

By Jen | Published: October 12, 2010

“Son, your sister said she does not want you to show her how to throw the basketball.” “CA, listen, hold the ball here and…..” “Son, she will ask you to show her when she is ready.” “CA, WILL YOU LISTEN TO ME. I AM TRYYIINNGG TO HELP YOU!!!” “CW, DID YOU HEAR ME SON. I [...]

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How Do I Explain This…

By Jen | Published: October 4, 2010

My son and daughter have come to me several times over the last few weeks asking how various things worked. I found myself having to work far too hard to explain simple things. We live in an era where children have just as many questions as ever, but the answers are not as simple as [...]

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