Continuing the Secular Sunday series the next topic is “The Importance of Gratitude.” With social media comparing others lives to our own, free two day shipping, and everything else it’s easy to get wrapped up in constantly wanting more. It’s important now, more than ever, to be grateful for what you already have. Easier said … Read more
I have for a long time have made goals after goals and never considered system designing instead. Recently, however, I have recently read and reread Atomic Habits. After going through it twice I find myself thinking “That was a great book but… now what? How do I apply these changes? How do I design a … Read more
My middle child recently got angry at the other kids for throwing away recyclables. She was lecturing them about the environment as best she could so I offered for her to help me teach this weeks lesson on environmental stewardship. Introduction The goal of this week’s lesson is to introduce the concept of environmental stewardship. … Read more
Recently I’ve made a concerted effort to regain my self-belief and make my own mental shifts. As a parent, I’ve come to realize the challenge of simultaneously encouraging my children to dream big while occasionally having to say “no” to their constant requests. I can relate to this because, as a child, I faced similar … Read more
For the first lesson to kick off the series I thought the topic of Growth Mindset would be the best to set the overall tone for the series. So, as this will be involved in pretty much each lesson, why not start with it first? It is helpful to either have a laptop hooked up … Read more
Hey there, fellow learners! Today, I want to share a little gem that’s been a game-changer in my educational journey – Anki. Now, I’ll be honest, my relationship with Anki has had its ups and downs, but when I use it the way it’s meant to be used, it’s nothing short of amazing. Anki: The … Read more
Why Secular Sundays? In a rapidly changing world, parents often struggle with the challenge of promoting values and morality in their children. Traditionally, religious teachings have played a central role in this. Yet, for families who aren’t necessarily religious, finding meaningful resources to provide moral values can be a task of its own. Even for … Read more