Tag Archives: Parenting

Adolescence Is Hard

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Rick

The path is never straight, and the parenting is rarely easy. Susan (19) hates Columbia. Wants to drop out, Considered suicide. Hates therapy and her therapist. Her mother says: “She’s always had trouble making friends. “As a baby, she could … Continue reading →

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Trusting the Path of Kharakter

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Rick

Seventheen-month-old Zoe begins her life as an artist. Zoe’s mother gave her a box of colored chalk, and took her into the back yard. Talking all the while, her mother showed her how to make an apple on one of … Continue reading →

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Noticing What Matters

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Rick

In most schools the parent-teachers conversation doesn’t go deep enough. Here’s an example of a conversation that goes deeper: Please follow and like us:

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Being Right & Being Wrong: Two Sides of the Stupid Coin

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Rick

You can either be right, or be in a relationship; not both. —Katherine Schulz (Being Wrong, 2010) FIfth-grade teacher Beverly Button, was famous for being “strong on discipline.” The culture of the school put a high priority on “discipline,” and so … Continue reading →

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How the College Scandal Could be a Game Changer

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Rick

College Scandal! “I’m shocked! Shocked! There’s [bribery] going on in here.” Every year at this time, as our 18-year-olds are getting their college acceptances, there is a spate of articles about the imperfections in the college admission process in America. … Continue reading →

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