This is not a post I might have written 23 years ago when we first opened. Back then, we promoted Summer camps purely for the activities we offered. Today, our Summer programs have become just as important for what we … Continue reading What I Didn’t Do Last Summer — By Bart Theriot
Staying “On Task” — By Bart Theriot
When a child leaves his work, is he really off task? Is a child’s best learning accomplished only when he is “on task?” What is the difference? If we look hard enough, we just might find that most children are never really “off task.”
Scrolling to Your Doom — By Bart Theriot
Doom Scrolling: Are we searching for doom? Is it searching for us? Or is doom simply the inevitable result of social media scrolling?
From Netflix to Depression Part III (Series Finale) –By Bart Theriot
How intentional parenting and a focus upon foundational character traits builds the best resistance to internet and cell phone addiction
From Netflix to Depression Part II (Dopamine)– By Bart Theriot
Along the pathway of teenage cell phone and internet addiction, the real currency exchanged is Dopamine.
From Netflix To Depression Part I (The Path)– By Bart Theriot
The pathway of teenage internet and cell phone addiction and what parents can do about it.
Accommodation Mapping — By Bart Theriot
Sometimes we speak without really hearing ourselves, at least not enough to question our own words. In order to maintain our position, we often subconsicously seek out others whose thoughts and words match our own, creating an echo chamber masked … Continue reading Accommodation Mapping — By Bart Theriot
A Balanced Relationship and the Montessori Difference — By Bart Theriot
Parents wonder about the differences between Montessori and traditional daycare or preschool. In fact, I recently saw a Facebook Ad from a national daycare chain attempting to favorably compare the differences between our method and theirs. The comments revealed that … Continue reading A Balanced Relationship and the Montessori Difference — By Bart Theriot
The Enchanted Hour: MAB Teacher-Led Book Discussion April 2023
Our teachers all read “The Enchanted Hour” by Meghan Cox Gurdon and we assembled a discussion panel to share our thoughts.
Movement is Medicine (Not Evil) — By Bart Theriot
A good friend of mine and I were recently talking about his new treadmill desk. He can raise and lower it with the push of a button. He can choose to sit, stand or walk, probably even lie down. So … Continue reading Movement is Medicine (Not Evil) — By Bart Theriot