The Horribly High Stakes of Social Media

The Horribly High Stakes of Social Media

JoAnn Schauf The Social Dilemma is a Call to Action. I’m not an alarmist, but I want you to stream The Social Dilemma. This documentary points out the incendiary manipulation of our brains by the big tech giants. It lays bare the egregious results of their data...
Practice Makes Progress

Practice Makes Progress

Tween Times We all agree that no one wants to suffer or have their child suffer. We don’t want bad things to happen or trouble to come our way, or our child’s. Yet, what appears and feels like discomfort, disappointment, and discord are, in fact,...
How to Ask the Right Questions

How to Ask the Right Questions

JoAnn Schauf “How was your day?” “Fine.” “What did you learn today?” “Nothing.” “Are you finished with your science project?” “No.” Being on the receiving end of one-word answers from adolescents is all too familiar. And disheartening. Our curiosity remains...
The On Ramp to Fall Semester 2020

The On Ramp to Fall Semester 2020

Tween Times Uncertainty’s lingered far longer than we expected. I, like you, want a giant slice of permanent normal. No sprinkles or bows required, only our lives, livelihood and school to open like it has for hundreds of years. As you map out this next version of...
5 Simple Steps to Apologizing

5 Simple Steps to Apologizing

Tween Times A dad asked his daughter to give a handful of her M&Ms to her brother from the big bag she’d bought. She shook her head. Prompted again, her answer remained the same.  Disparagingly, her dad said, “Why are you so selfish?” Head down, she dropped the...
Happy Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day

Tween Times “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me”  Jim Valvano Thank You for Being an Incredible Dad The fabric of a dad’s life, your life, is woven together with love, integrity and vision. Tasked with earning a...