Why is it difficult?

Why is it difficult?

Session 4 Week 1 Welcome to Session 4! I love the first week of a new session. New quests and a new session question bring new energy and excitement. I am excited to introduce to you what each studio is exploring this session… In the Spark Studio we are diving into...
Shout It From The Roof Tops!

Shout It From The Roof Tops!

Session 3, Week 3 There is a familiar conversation that goes something like this… “How was school today?” “Good!” “What did you do?” “I don’t remember” Every time I hear that conversation between parents and heroes I cringe. Your heroes do so many incredible things...
The Unmeasurables

The Unmeasurables

Session 3, Week 2 You are 4 feet 2 inches tall. You weigh 73 pounds. I finished blue drawers! I made it to Island 8 in Nessy! I got 93% on my Khan Course Challenge! I did 5 pull ups! I scored in the 90th percentile. I finished my 4th book! These are all measurable...
Who is your Frodo?

Who is your Frodo?

Session 3, Week 1 Frodo is the main character In the epic tale of Lord of the Rings, However, many LOTR fans will tell you that Sam is actually their favorite. Sam is Frodo’s main ally and helper throughout Frodo’s Hero’s Journey. We are typically focused on our...
We are grateful for…

We are grateful for…

Session 2, Week 6 I always thought I was quoting my mother when I said “Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues, but the parent of all of the others.” As is turns out I was quoting the Roman philosopher, Cicero! Regardless of whom I was quoting, gratitude is...
Small wins

Small wins

Session 2, Week 5 As our family and friends were standing, jumping, and collapsing around the T.V. screen screaming at the top of our lungs last weekend, it would have appeared to an onlooker that there was much more going on than a college football game! This is a...