The following is a review and summary of John Taylor Gatto's article "Our Prussian School System" Have you ever suspected that school was designed more to create compliant workers than to cultivate brilliant, independent thinkers? That feeling isn't far off the mark. The unsettling truth is, our modern educational system has its roots in a model crafted not for individual flourishing, but to serve the needs of a particular … [Read more...] about School Wasn’t Built For YOU: Why Our Education System Misses the Mark
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When the World Pulls: How to Stay Rooted in God’s Unwavering Love
The following are notes taken from a recent motherhood retreat led by Jen Steffensmeier who specializes in evangelization and parish renewal in Omaha, Nebraska. Our Relationship, Identity, and Mission: The Divine Order A foundational step towards the truth and our purpose is recognizing our true identity: we are a beloved daughter (or son) of Christ with whom He is well pleased. This isn't something we earn; it's … [Read more...] about When the World Pulls: How to Stay Rooted in God’s Unwavering Love
Changing the Game: Putting the Fun Back in Youth Sports for Kids
It's a stark and sobering reality: by age 13, approximately 70% of kids drop out of organized sports. Why are so many children walking away from activities that are supposed to be fun, healthy, and character-building? John O'Sullivan's powerful book, Changing the Game: The Parent's Guide to Raising Happy, High-Performing Athletes and Giving Youth Sports Back to Our Kids, dives deep into this alarming trend, offering crucial … [Read more...] about Changing the Game: Putting the Fun Back in Youth Sports for Kids
June’s Sweet Secret: Homemade Vanilla for the Perfect Christmas Gift
Christmas still feels pretty far away, but there’s a sweet, thoughtful Christmas gift you can actually start today that will save your sanity later and delight everyone on your list! I think we can all agree on the desire to decrease the frantic last-minute shopping so that we can better embrace the joyful awaiting that Advent brings. Cue a truly homemade present that every pantry needs: homemade vanilla extract! Why Homemade … [Read more...] about June’s Sweet Secret: Homemade Vanilla for the Perfect Christmas Gift