Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the last year and a half has largely been an unsolicited academic and emotional rollercoaster ride for students, teachers and parents. Unsure of what’s to […]
Family prayer: Getting back in the swing of things
There are seven members in our family: me; my beautiful, devout wife; and our five kids. With our 1-year-old sleeping peacefully in her crib, the rest of us take our […]
Send them off to school with a ‘spiritual backpack’
Back-to-school sales started just after the Fourth of July. Most of them focused on the supplies kids need to make the shift from summer to fall — the stuff. But […]
Prayers on the First Day of a New School Year
Another school year has begun. I waved goodbye to my three kids this morning, one off to each school — high school, middle school and elementary school. Of course, we […]
Eyes have it
As you prepare for back-to-school, remember that in God’s eyes we are all equal. Together, as a group, make a mural of eyes. You will need: Markers or crayons Sheets […]