In my house, football just ended and our youngest son went straight away into wrestling. In the spring, he’ll end the school year playing lacrosse. While many parents worry about their children participating in school sports, especially in middle school, when...
From the Series: Life on Dog Hill I came home from my 13-year-old’s middle school open house with a big smile on my face. I spoke to every one of his teachers, and the one comment I heard repeatedly was how respectful my son is, and what a pleasure he is to teach....
From the Series: Life on Dog Hill It’s been a wonderful summer filled with a wedding, an engagement, travel, and extended family time. But as August comes barreling to its end, I’m thinking about back to school for our 13-year-old son, Ryan. As we headed into a local...
“Ewwww, disgusting!” That’s what seventh-grade science teacher Billie Thon-Lanigan heard last year when students dissected raw, bleached chicken wings to reinforce their study of skeletal and muscular systems. “It was interesting for students to see how muscles attach...
From the Series: Life on Dog Hill Each week I set aside one morning to read and share inspirational blogs. This is my special time for personal reflection and rejuvenation. It’s also my opportunity to benefit from (and share) the divine wisdom of others. An...
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