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And in turn with that same display of the love of Christ, to defend the faith that is held so precious.    ![_MG_1507](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_MG_1507.jpeg?width=844&height=466&name=_MG_1507.jpeg) [![ParentEd.: 4 Tips to Identify Troubles in Teen Mental Health](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/DSC06776%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/4-tips-to-identify-troubles-in-teen-mental-health) ## [ParentEd.: 4 Tips to Identify Troubles in Teen Mental Health](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/4-tips-to-identify-troubles-in-teen-mental-health) January 12, 2024 “*For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and a sound mind.” * *— 2 Timothy 1:7 * Even with faith, the topic of mental health is an issue of concern in the hearts and minds of parents everywhere, especially for those of middle and high school students. Biblically, Christians are instructed not to fear for the future, but that can prove difficult when parents see their children struggling. Here, the middle and high school counselors at Mount Paran Christian School share their expertise and offer four tips to help recognize some of the emotional roadblocks adolescents are facing.   ![DSC06776 (1)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC06776%20(1).jpg?width=845&height=564&name=DSC06776%20(1).jpg) [![Faith and Science Are Not at Odds](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/HS%20girls%20science%20lab.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/faith-and-science-are-not-at-odds) ## [Faith and Science Are Not at Odds](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/faith-and-science-are-not-at-odds) December 11, 2023 Science classrooms can often be intimidating places full of beakers, test tubes, numbers, graphs, data tables, and the like. One can easily be overwhelmed by such seemingly daunting instruments and figures. However, when examining the evidence closely, there’s unexpected Truth to be found lying just beneath the surface, if one knows how to look for it.    ![HS girls science lab](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HS%20girls%20science%20lab.jpg?width=845&height=475&name=HS%20girls%20science%20lab.jpg)  [![Move Mountains](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/Wall.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/faith-to-move-mountains) ## [Move Mountains](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/faith-to-move-mountains) November 28, 2023 An alumnus asked me at our recent Homecoming Alumni Dinner if I ever imagined in 1976 the amazing campus Mount Paran Christian School has become almost 50 years after the school’s inception. The 1988 alumnus, representing our first graduating class, commented on the vast programs, the beautiful campus and buildings, and the record enrollment after briefly reflecting on our humble beginnings. “Did you ever see all of this in our future?” he asked me. Clearly, the answer was "no."    ![Wall](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Wall.jpg?width=845&height=475&name=Wall.jpg)  [![5 Ways Christians Can Respond to Bullying](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/Shelton%20High%20Fives.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/5-ways-christians-can-respond-to-bullying) ## [5 Ways Christians Can Respond to Bullying](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/5-ways-christians-can-respond-to-bullying) November 09, 2023 Bullying is a pervasive issue affecting millions worldwide. It’s a problem that transcends age, gender, and social status. While it manifests in various forms, the core elements of bullying remain consistent: the intentional infliction of harm - often through physical, verbal, or psychological means - on an individual who feels powerless to defend themselves. As Christians, it’s up to us to lead the charge on shaping a more compassionate and loving society to help prevent and stop bullying.    ![Shelton High Fives](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shelton%20High%20Fives.jpg?width=845&height=475&name=Shelton%20High%20Fives.jpg) [![Fueling Students for Academic Success: How School Nutrition Affects Performance](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/happy%20girls%20with%20food.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/how-school-nutrition-affects-student-performance) ## [Fueling Students for Academic Success: How School Nutrition Affects Performance](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/how-school-nutrition-affects-student-performance) October 25, 2023 One of the most important decisions we make on any given day is how we fuel our bodies. It’s a choice we face three times a day, and its effects are profound. Our food choices affect more than just the family budget and schedule; what we eat affects the body, the brain, and how they perform. For schools, it’s critical that food options for students provide healthy options that fuel growing bodies and developing minds.   ![happy girls with food](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/happy%20girls%20with%20food.jpg?width=844&height=475&name=happy%20girls%20with%20food.jpg) [![Motivated by School Mission](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/PK%20prayers.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/motivated-by-school-mission) ## [Motivated by School Mission](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/motivated-by-school-mission) October 10, 2023 It is logical for confusion to exist when those of us in K-12 Christian education begin to define ourselves. It should be simple and straightforward, right? Well, not exactly. The many Christian schools that exist across the American landscape do share a common goal: we are colleagues who have embraced a calling to academic excellence in an environment that honors Christ preeminently. I have discovered none who refutes this. These two aspirational goals stand as the cornerstones and foundations on which Christian education has been built.    ![PK prayers](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PK%20prayers.jpg?width=845&height=475&name=PK%20prayers.jpg)  [![5 Tips to Reframe Hearts and Minds with a Growth Mindset](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/Growth%20Mindset%20LS%20kids%20thinking.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/5-tips-to-help-kids-develop-a-growth-mindset) ## [5 Tips to Reframe Hearts and Minds with a Growth Mindset](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/5-tips-to-help-kids-develop-a-growth-mindset) September 27, 2023 Have you ever heard it said, “Attitude is everything”? Did you know you have a unique opportunity to teach your child how to handle stress by modeling it for them? Our job as parents and educators is to encourage children to develop a passion for learning and a desire to push through life’s challenges, both inside and outside of the classroom. This can be achieved by empowering students to take ownership of their attitudes towards learning and performance, seeing failures as learning opportunities through the development of a “growth mindset.”     ![Growth Mindset LS kids thinking](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Growth%20Mindset%20LS%20kids%20thinking.jpg?width=844&height=564&name=Growth%20Mindset%20LS%20kids%20thinking.jpg) [![From the Teacher's Desk: 10 Tips for a Successful Start to the School Year](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/first%20day%20of%20school%20HS%20girls.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/10-tips-for-successful-start-to-the-school-year) ## [From the Teacher's Desk: 10 Tips for a Successful Start to the School Year](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/10-tips-for-successful-start-to-the-school-year) September 12, 2023 A new school year is underway, and with it comes the overwhelming piles of papers, endless events, homework assignments, and school projects. Families inevitably find themselves searching for the right rhythm to balance the demands of school, alongside extracurriculars, church, and social activities. While the days are long, the years are short, leaving parents and students undoubtedly wanting to make the most of foundational educational experiences.  To help set children up for success, consider these 10 tips for a great school year.   ![first day of school HS girls](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/first%20day%20of%20school%20HS%20girls.jpg?width=844&height=475&name=first%20day%20of%20school%20HS%20girls.jpg) [![From the Teacher's Desk: Building Community One 'House Block' at a Time](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/IMG_3023%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/building-community-in-middle-school) ## [From the Teacher's Desk: Building Community One 'House Block' at a Time](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/building-community-in-middle-school) July 12, 2023 While school “houses” are well-known across Europe and have been popularized in film, community-building house systems are steadily making their way across the pond to American schools. Mount Paran Christian School finished another year of its middle school House system and shares lessons learned, key wins, and future plans for the program.   ![IMG_3023 (1)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_3023%20(1).jpg?width=844&height=475&name=IMG_3023%20(1).jpg) [![From the Teacher's Desk: 12 Tips for Preventing the 'Summer Slide'](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/boy%20swing.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/12-tips-for-preventing-the-summer-slide) ## [From the Teacher's Desk: 12 Tips for Preventing the 'Summer Slide'](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/12-tips-for-preventing-the-summer-slide) June 13, 2023 School’s out for summer! Now what? To help prevent the academic summer slide, parents can help their children retain the knowledge they’ve learned this school year with a slew of fun activities. Faculty and staff at Mount Paran Christian School offer their advice to help students of all ages combine learning and fun to maintain essential skills across all subjects.Read on for ideas to get you started.   ![boy swing](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/boy%20swing.jpg?width=844&height=475&name=boy%20swing.jpg) [![What I Wish I Knew - 7 Tips from Alumni for New High School Graduates](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/college%20day%20girls.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/advice-for-new-high-school-graduates) ## [What I Wish I Knew - 7 Tips from Alumni for New High School Graduates](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/advice-for-new-high-school-graduates) May 17, 2023 Graduation season is upon us, and with it comes sage advice for this year’s senior class from those who are older and perhaps a bit more experienced. Who better to offer wise words of wisdom for new graduates than those who have gone before? Mount Paran Christian School alumni share their advice for new graduates, from how to survive college to staying true to one’s self.   ![class of 2023 college shirts](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/class%20of%202023%20college%20shirts.jpg?width=844&height=475&name=class%20of%202023%20college%20shirts.jpg) [![4 Ways Grandparents are the Original Influencers](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/My%20move.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/grandparents-are-original-influencers) ## [4 Ways Grandparents are the Original Influencers](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/grandparents-are-original-influencers) April 27, 2023 Granny. MeMaw. Grandfather. PawPaw. No matter the affectionate nickname used, it’s true that grandparents play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren. From supporting the growth and development of young grandchildren to serving as a sounding board for adolescents, grandparents can make a lifelong impact on future generations. Grandparents are, and have always been, the ultimate influencers.    ![My move](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/My%20move.jpg?width=844&height=475&name=My%20move.jpg) [![From the Teacher's Desk: Sports Performance Education](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/Rope%20workout%2016x9.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/sports-performance-education) ## [From the Teacher's Desk: Sports Performance Education](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/sports-performance-education) April 13, 2023 Never has the importance of proper athletic training for young people been so important. Increasingly, more and more youth are spending a large portion of their after-school hours engaged in organized sport and free play. According to research cited by [Aspen Project Play](https://www.aspenprojectplay.org/youth-sports/facts/participation-rates), approximately 74-percent of young people ages 13-17 spend time participating in a team or individual sport, and children ages 6-18 spend more than 16 hours per week engaged in some form of sport, including practice and competition. These statistics demonstrate a great trend considering the many mental, social, and health benefits of engaging in sports and physical activity.   [The President’s Council](https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2020-09/YSS_Report_OnePager_2020-08-31_web.pdf) on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition Science Board attests that by participating in sports, children have lower rates of anxiety and depression, increased overall quality of life, improved social skills, higher likelihood of college attendance, and a myriad of physiological benefits. By focusing on the individual needs of student-athletes, schools can help students develop at their best to reach peak performance.   ![Rope workout 16x9](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Rope%20workout%2016x9.jpg?width=844&height=475&name=Rope%20workout%2016x9.jpg) [![Navigating the Private School Waitlist](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/MS%20girls%20math.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/navigating-the-private-school-waitlist) ## [Navigating the Private School Waitlist](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/navigating-the-private-school-waitlist) March 23, 2023 Parents, you’re faced with the decision to choose a school for your child. You’ve done your homework. You’ve perused countless school websites. You’ve toured your neighborhood school and several local private schools. You’ve asked lots of questions and have decided an independent school education is the best fit for your child. You may even have a favorite school that’s risen to the top of your list.   So, you’ve filled out the applications, sent in the required paperwork, and participated in interviews and assessments. The admission process can sometimes feel a bit circuitous - a reminder of the children’s book *If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.* But, much like the mouse who wants a cookie and a glass of milk to go with it, the process of private school admissions has only just begun. The time period after submitting the applications is when the real waiting begins.   ![MS girls math](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MS%20girls%20math.jpg?width=844&height=475&name=MS%20girls%20math.jpg) [![From the Teacher's Desk: Let's Talk Testing](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/LS%20girl%20smiling.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/lets-talk-testing) ## [From the Teacher's Desk: Let's Talk Testing](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/lets-talk-testing) March 09, 2023 Many educators could say of assessments, “can’t live with them, can’t live without them,” but good assessment is incredibly valuable. Good assessment practices can accurately measure a student’s performance and give us an indicator of what a student knows at any given point in time. Teachers should rely on these good assessment practices to monitor and evaluate student performance in their classrooms at all levels.   ##### ![LS girl smiling](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LS%20girl%20smiling.jpg?width=844&height=475&name=LS%20girl%20smiling.jpg)  [❮](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/best-of-cobb-private-school/page/2) [1](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/best-of-cobb-private-school/page/1) [2](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/best-of-cobb-private-school/page/2) [3](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/best-of-cobb-private-school/page/3) [4](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/best-of-cobb-private-school/page/4) [5](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/best-of-cobb-private-school/page/5) [...](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/best-of-cobb-private-school/page/8) [8](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/best-of-cobb-private-school/page/8) [❯](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/best-of-cobb-private-school/page/4) ## *WingTips* Welcome to *WingTips*, a Mount Paran Christian School Blog. 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