4 Ways to go for Grit Over Grades This Year

By Brad M. Griffin · May 28, 2025

Published in Families, Adolescence, Communication, Culture, Discipline, Education, Emerging Adults, Family Life, Guest Posts, Parenting, Personal Growth, Stress, Teen Behaviors, Values, Well-Being

I really like Brad Griffin’s take on “grit over grades” with your kids. This is definitely worth the read. Fulleryouthinstitute.org. 4 Ways to go for…

Tuesday Video: Eating Twinkies with God

By [reposted by] Jim Burns · May 27, 2025

Published in Families, Communication, Disicpleship, Entertainment, Family Life, Friendships, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Spiritual Life, Values

When I was in college I heard a man speak and he said, “You are the only Jesus somebody knows!” That one sentence made a…

Memorial Day Tribute

By [reposted by] Jim Burns · May 26, 2025

Published in Families, Holidays, Inspiration, Values

Today we celebrate those who sacrificed their lives for freedom here in the United States, I am deeply grateful for all people in all branches…

Culture Post: Children’s Reading and Writing Develop Better When They Are Trained in Handwriting

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · May 23, 2025

Published in Families, Education, Family Life, Parenting

In a recent study, 5-year-olds were taught an artificial alphabet using different techniques, and the conclusion was that children who are trained with pencil and paper assimilate new letters and words better.