by Dr. Gil | Articles, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Articles
Adults often think meaningful family conversations are about finding the right words to say to children. Sometimes the more important skill is knowing when not to say anything at all. Ask a child a thoughtful question. Then wait. Listen. Children need opportunities to...
by Dr. Gil | Expanded Discussions, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Expanded Discussions
The Lessons Children Remember Most Often Begin With a Simple Conversation “Some of the greatest lessons a child will ever learn won’t be found in a textbook—they’ll be discovered through meaningful conversations with the people who love them most.”...
by Dr. Gil | Homeschoolers Articles, Homeschoolers, Articles
Every homeschooling parent wants their children to succeed academically. Reading, mathematics, science, history, and writing all provide the knowledge children need to pursue future opportunities. But as important as those subjects are, most parents hope their...
by Dr. Gil | Expanded Discussions, Homeschoolers, Homeschoolers Expanded Discussions
The Most Important Lessons Your Child Learns May Never Appear on an Exam “A successful education prepares children for more than graduation. It prepares them for life.” By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ Every homeschooling parent wants to provide an...
by Dr. Gil | Articles, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Articles
When children are young, adults provide many of the answers. We tell them what’s safe. We explain what’s right and wrong. We remind them about responsibilities. We help resolve disagreements. But childhood doesn’t last forever. Eventually children...