Recently, we were discussing the definition of ‘bucket list’… one student said, “it’s the things you want to do before you die.” True. But It is also the list of things I want to accomplish while I am living. For me, being a few years older, there is a subtle, but ominous, difference. I spent…
from Josh Hagar, ATA CP 2012, ND 2016 Hello from South Bend, Indiana! Life here at Notre Dame has been amazing. I am so happy to be on fall break to have the time to relax, recuperate a bit, and give you all an update on how these last couple months have been. I learned…
from Carol Choosing the right college is like baking a cake. There are many ingredients that go into the mix to create the desired chemistry and tasty outcome. Colleges can offer: academic challenges, rich cultural experiences, spaces to develop new aspects of personality, a network of mentors, career opportunities, a place to continue developing as…
Because parenthood is challenging, we can sometimes forget how to just be happy in the midst of it all. Consider which of these 15 items keeps you from happy parenting. Let them go. Allow yourself to be a happy parent for your child—and yourself! 1. Give up “supposed to” We were conditioned by our own…
This article from Psychology Today explains the dangers that come from parents micro-managing their child’s education (and other aspects of life) without the substance of confidence to back it up. Of course we all want the best for our children – to provide the very best opportunities – but the most pampered and force-fed child…
This summer, students are keeping fit with periodic Train Your Brain sessions. From SAT prep to math refreshers to read and discuss workshops, these short programs focus on engaging topics that strengthen stamina for thought processes. For those of you who participated in Session 1 SAT Prep… read on! For those of you who did…
As most of you know, CP begins the day with a reflective reading or a moment of silence. And Academy practices begins with ALPHA – a silent moment of visualization and focus. Why do we do this? Because this meditative technique engages the mind-body and precedes true learning. This youtube video on Mind Science by Dan…
To the community, from ATA CP Parent, Rachel O’Malley Dear Carol: Recently, I was given the advice to approach life with “independent curiosity” by observing, being present without always engaging, being patient about drawing conclusions and refraining from immediate action. Using these skills has been rather enlightening for me. They have enabled me to question previous…
Saturday night marked the end of one journey and the beginning of another for Jonah, Morgan, Justin and AJ as we celebrated the Class of 2013. Keynote Speaker, John Ondrasik (FiveforFighting), sings “100 Years”.
When I was in 7th grade, my classmate was caught smoking cigarettes by her father. He did not yell or scream; he did not tell her she was ruining her life; he did not lecture her on the dangers of smoking. Instead he sat her down in the living room and had her smoke a…