Tag: parents
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Passing Faith onto the Next Generation
by Jerry Newcombe, New American Prophet, ©2026 (Jun. 26, 2026) — We are often inundated these days with bad news. And those with families feel the negative influences of Hollywood, the media, the schools, and social media, which seem to join together to keep young people from walking on “the straight and narrow.” But here’s…
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Parents: You Still Hold The Power
by Cheryl Lacey, DGSJ, Take The Lead On Education™, ©2025 (Apr. 28, 2025) — Parents and families continue to be hamstrung by inefficiencies and lack of accountability in school systems across Australia. Despite billions of dollars of annual spending, on everything from building upgrades, curriculum reviews and the latest whizz bang solution; to teacher wellbeing…
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Children Mimic Parents (RR)
by Professor Wert, ©2024 (Nov. 7, 2024) — Professor Wert was one of the world’s most celebrated explorers and has contributed greatly to the most popular television information show in its time slot, “The Pulse of the Nation.” The onslaught of old age forced him to change his vocation to writing books for the little kiddies.…
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Moms Terrified By ‘Anti-Parent’ VP Pick Tim Walz
by Prophecy News Watch, New American Prophet, ©2024 (Aug. 14, 2024) — Moms across the country say Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is the most anti-parent running mate Vice President Kamala Harris could have chosen. “The worst part is that Walz claims to care about kids, but his policies have done nothing but hurt kids,” Rochester,…
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Child Development: Essential Stages and Milestones to Watch For
by Contributor (Jan. 12, 2024) — As a special educator and rehabilitator, I know that understanding child development is crucial for practical guidance and support during a child’s formative years. Children grow in cognitive, socioemotional, physical, and speech and language domains; recognizing milestones and identifying areas of need is essential. Cognitive Development Have you ever…
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Parents Hold Power with a Pen
by Cheryl Lacey, DSJ, Thought Starters On Education, ©2023 (Jul. 24, 2023) — Parents and families continue to be hamstrung by inefficiencies and lack of accountability in schools. Despite billions of dollars of annual spending on everything from buildings, curriculum reviews and research; to teacher well-being programs, additional tutors and technology, the problems parents and…
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Who Will Raise My Children?
by Cheryl Lacey, DSJ, Thought Starters On Education, ©2023 (Jul. 12, 2023) — [The following is an excerpt from the writer’s upcoming book, “Your Children: Take the Lead on Their Education” to be released July 28 in Melbourne (Australia). – Ed.] Who will raise my children? This was my first and only thought at the…
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Parents for Life
by Cheryl Lacey, ©2022 (Jan. 11, 2022) — What is your philosophy of education? I’ll forgive you if you can’t answer this one. A philosophy of education is an explanation of values and beliefs about teaching. The truth is, very few educators answer this with confidence. Here’s my philosophy. There are only three things over…
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The Kitchen Militia — The Renewed Line of Defense for Education
by Tom DeWeese, American Policy Center, ©2021 (Dec. 22, 2021) — The alarm sounds throughout the countryside. As the alert is heard, one by one, two by two, the patriots respond. They are a loosely organized, ragtag band, without official leaders or official orders. Some gather in small groups, others work alone. But, armed with…
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Becoming Educated
by Cheryl Lacey, ©2021 (Nov. 11, 2021) — Our life begins with two biological parents. Our life ends alone. In the middle we change, through teaching. We become educated. Education is a lifelong pursuit where the mistakes, achievements and wisdom of so many, intersect with our own. And the language in our conversations, and the relationships we have determine…
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Our Children Matter
by ProfDave, ©2021 (Nov. 10, 2021) — Children matter. Last week’s voting reveals a groundswell of parental objection to the cultural revolution. Who do children belong to? The public schools? They are the future of their families, their communities, their nation and their species. Amongst all competing worldviews, the family, the community, the nation will…
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Everyone Teaches. Some are paid to do so.
“PRIME EDUCATORS” by Cheryl Lacey, ©2020 (Sep. 2, 2020) — From the moment we become parents, the full responsibility of raising our children rests squarely on our shoulders. Parenting is no easy task; neither is the task of navigating the many services that help us raise our children. Whatever your personal circumstances, though, you have…