by Amy LeForge | Nov 27, 2012 | Education
“One of the reasons people stop learning is that they become less and less willing to risk failure.” – John W. Gardner, former Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. It’s easy to associate Gardner’s observation with adults. When we see the phrase “stop...
by Amy LeForge | Oct 10, 2012 | Parenting
The older boys will be 15 next May. According to the laws here in Michigan, they’re able to start taking driver’s training classes when they’re 14 years, 9 months old. That’d be in February. In Michigan. No. Stinkin’. Way. We’ve...
by Amy LeForge | Sep 27, 2012 | Parenting
Growing Up Brave is a new book by Dr. Donna Pincus, PhD. Dr. Pincus is a recognized expert in childhood anxiety. This book is a wonderful resource for parents because it teaches how to identify, understand, and move through childhood anxiety. According to the Anxiety...
by Amy LeForge | Oct 17, 2011 | How To
(Editor’s note: please welcome Madison, talking about helping children overcome their fear of speaking in public. Thanks, Madison!) Trying to get your child to write out and then actually give a speech can be difficult. Getting ready to speak in public can be...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 16, 2010 | Home Schooling
Okay. As of today, the boys and I are still at home doing school. We don’t have everything solved, but I think we made a good decision or two last week. There are multiple issues: scheduling, responsibility, and the whole unwillingness to leave the house or try...
