Navigating the Divide: Part 6–Do Your Homework! (You Know, Before Screen Time)

One of the great developments of my lifetime, hands down now, is the reduction in homework given to grade school children.  My son and daughter do way less homework than I did at grades well below where they are now. And no, this isn’t a moment to brag about walking uphill both ways in the … Continue reading Navigating the Divide: Part 6–Do Your Homework! (You Know, Before Screen Time)

Navigating the Divide: Part 1—It’s Time To Talk About Heresy

One of the criticisms leveled at social media platforms such as Facebook is that they inherently encourage us to portray a picture of ourselves only at our best.  Perhaps we could call it the new “Sunday Smile”.  We post pictures of our best moments at the beach, or at the barbecue, at the rally or … Continue reading Navigating the Divide: Part 1—It’s Time To Talk About Heresy