Educating for Eternity

Summer is one of the magical parts of being a child. So many of us have amazing memories of summer breaks spent doing fun activities, taking trips, or spending time with family. Join Kevin, Aleshia, and Scott as they discuss the purpose of summer and how kids and families can make it an amazing time together!

As we've said many times, parents are the primary influencers of their children. The school is here to assist and support, but the responsibility to lead spiritually lies mainly at the feet of the parents. In this episode, Scott, Kevin, and Aleshia discuss the importance of families being active in their local churches. Your children are always watching, and it's vital that they witness your dedication to your faith! You need to ask yourself, "What kind of spiritual legacy am I leaving my children?"

We often hope that our children will watch our lives and naturally pick up on our spiritual maturity. However, there should also be intentional spiritual discussions with our kids of all ages as they grow and develop. Join Kevin, Aleshia, and Scott as they talk about how both parents and educators have the awesome responsibility to guide students along their spiritual journey.

In this episode, Scott, Aleshia, and Kevin talk about how to navigate the transitional years of school. Each stage is unique with its own choices and challenges. They weave through different ages and situations as they discuss the fear of the unknown, personal responsibility, honors classes, post-high school options and more! This is a great episode that encourages you to think about what's important for your child and what can maybe be cut out.

We often hear the phrase "Kids are mean!" when we talk to parents. Unfortunately, this is often true no matter where you are. Our job as Christian educators and parents is to help our children see how important it is to treat everyone in a way that glorifies God. Kindness is often contagious! Join Aleshia, Scott and Kevin as they talk about how the way students treat each other affects what happens in the classroom.

Anxiety has become a focal point in our society. No matter the age of your child, there is a good chance they are battling some type of anxious thoughts or actions. Students are bombarded each day with fears and doubts. This episode focuses on some root causes of anxiety, and how we as educators and parents can join the fight with our children! We discuss social media, a lack of sociality, and parenting strategies. Join Aleshia, Kevin, Jenny, and Scott as they dive into this important topic!

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Emotions are a natural part of life, and it's important to recognize this for your children! The problem is that we as parents don't always know how to guide our kids through the different phases of their emotional growth. Listen to this episode as school counsellor Jenny Davison joins Scott, Kevin, and Aleshia to discuss how important it is for parents to engage and connect with their children throughout their whole lives in order to help them navigate their regularly changing emotions.

We all know that extracurricular activities are a great part of being a kid! From sports, music, art, and clubs, there are so many ways for our students to grow and develop. This episode focuses on how to support your child as they participate in these various activities. We hope you listen as we welcome two new guest hosts who join the conversation about how to keep extracurriculars in a rightful place in our families.

"The spiritual development of children should always be at the forefront of the parents' minds. This episode focuses on what parents can do at each stage of  development to help their students grow spiritually. Take a listen as Dr. Becky Wiley joins the conversation about how to help your student develop a heart for God!"

Join our hosts as they discuss their journey into becoming an educator and why they are still doing it.