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Building a Better Student: Circles From the Air

The flight from Austin to Denver was routine. We pulled away from the gate right on time, the guy next to me had already drifted off to sleep with his earbuds snugly tucked, and I settled in with a million-page Michener novel. (Is that redundant?) After so many years...

Building a Better Student: How Come?

My son is an adult, a mature, responsible young man who makes me proud on a daily basis. That’s why it’s funny to think back and remember him as a spirited seven-year-old, a kid who would’ve played football, baseball, and Nintendo all day long, if given the chance....

How Well Do Your Kids Get Along?

I’m curious…How well do your children get along? Do they love each other? Would they say that if you asked them? What would you say contributed to the state of their relationship today? I’ve got more thoughts on this, but I’m interested in your...

Verbal Fireworks

I’ve been noticing lately the power of words, especially the spoken word. All 4 boys are demonstrating an ability to seriously get under each others’ skin, just by using their words. Having 2 sets of twins can make for some fascinating interactions. We...

How?

March 2006 Funny thing: my little boys don’t say why. Ever. They ask “how?” all the time. I don’t know where they got it, but that’s what they say. It’s clear they mean “why”, but they always say how. Or “have...