How Middle and High School Students Can Prepare for the Upcoming Semester

By: Heather O’Neill The end of the school semester brings lots of “stuff.”  Stuff scribbled on notepads or random pieces of paper.  Stuff in backpacks.  Stuff in the car (usually wrappings from snacks and empty water bottles) Stuff littered around the house. I can understand and appreciate the need for a break for students, teachers … More How Middle and High School Students Can Prepare for the Upcoming Semester

Facing a New School Year with Intention, Goals, Attitude

By: Sandy Churchill In the wee hours of morning, I found myself listening to a delightful podcast called Rise Together, hosted by Rachel and Dave Hollis. (Rachel’s books, Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing are fantastic inspiration to tackle your stuff and get going in this world.) The topic was all about tackling … More Facing a New School Year with Intention, Goals, Attitude

Transitions

By: Sheila Gaudet Personally, I love September.  Even when the school calendar didn’t directly affect me, I still thought of September as the beginning of the year.  Now that I’m a parent, it marks milestones in a different way. My youngest son, Andrew, spends his summers with his father in Mississippi.  September marks the transition … More Transitions