In today’s so-called tolerant society, a majority of the younger generation, a growing number of religions, and at least half of self-described Christians equate "love" with "nonjudgmental kindness.” When Jesus commanded us, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39), the current culture’s belief is that translates to mean affirm others in their beliefs, be... Continue Reading →
SEL Lessons Are at Best a Waste of Time and at Worst Radically Political and Woke
I've previously argued why CRT, DEI, and BLM are terms you don’t want to see invade your child’s school. (See my previous articles, "Set Aside Race; Don't Highlight It" and "The 3 Letters You Want to Find in Your Child's School Are Not D-E-I; They Are G-O-D.") But what about the latest trendy educational term, SEL,... Continue Reading →
Offer It Up
October 26, 2023 I grew up with a mom who always told me to “offer it up” whenever I complained about something that went wrong. Sometimes she would more specifically tell me how to "offer it up," such as if we were out and I said I was thirsty - which was my way of... Continue Reading →
Doing Nothing for Your Child Is Actually Doing Something
October 19, 2023 Parents love and adore their children and would do anything for them, but sometimes doing nothing for your child is actually doing something. Of course, kids need their parents to be involved in their lives and to provide support, and if their child falls, mom and dad need to be there to... Continue Reading →
Confession Is Cheaper than Therapy
October 12, 2023 Instead of Catholics turning to non-Christian practices such as yoga and mindfulness in attempts to feel better emotionally, decrease their stress, and improve their lives, an even stronger action to take that will achieve supernatural benefits is to partake in the Sacrament of Confession. Going to Confession might never be depicted as... Continue Reading →
There Needs to Be Consequences for Procrastination & Tardiness
September 28, 2023 As a school principal, I saw a lot of late-arriving students to school, and 99% of the time these tardy kids were repeat offenders. Their tardiness greatly concerned me since studies show that a child who has multiple tardy mornings in the early school years will end up with troubles in high... Continue Reading →
Pray that the Synod on Synodality Will Not Become a Synod on Sinful Insanity
September 14, 2023 If faithful Catholics were asked what is the most pressing issue of the day that they wish the Church hierarchy (Pope, cardinals, bishops) would tackle, the top answers would include the shortage of priestly vocations, or the shocking decline in both Catholics’ belief in the Real Presence and attendance at Mass, or... Continue Reading →
TALK TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT PORNOGRAPHY SOONER THAN LATER
Today’s parents are up against more evil influences out to negatively affect and damage their children than any era prior. Much of this has to do with the pornography kids are now able to access on the internet. This isn't like my Baby Boomer era when the most common "danger" regarding pornography was a young boy... Continue Reading →
EXCUSES FOR NOT BRUSHING YOUR TEETH ARE LAME
Although everyone knows they need to brush their teeth regularly - twice a day and for two minutes according to most dentists - not everyone takes care of this fundamental oral hygiene duty. Many of us grew up being told by mom and dad how vital it was to brush our teeth before going to... Continue Reading →