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They cram test prep, hastily join clubs, and scramble to find meaningful experiences — all while trying to craft the perfect application essays under immense pressure. Pivoting the mindset to seeing this process as a multiple-year endeavor allows students to craft an application “story” that showcases their strengths, talents, and interests. [![The Christian Family in a Distracted Culture](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/DSC_1326.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/christian-family-distracted-culture) ## [The Christian Family in a Distracted Culture](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/christian-family-distracted-culture) April 14, 2025 Tom Gray, in partnership with Mount Paran Christian School, shared profound insights into the challenges facing Christian families today. As a pastor, community leader, and father, Gray offered a perspective shaped by decades of ministry and personal experience. This discussion, coupled with broader cultural reflections, highlights the pressing need for intentionality in cultivating faith-centered homes amidst a culture of distraction and misplaced priorities. [![6 Ways to Guide Children Through Grief](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/IMG_0272.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/6-ways-to-guide-children-through-grief) ## [6 Ways to Guide Children Through Grief](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/6-ways-to-guide-children-through-grief) April 01, 2025 *No one ever told me that grief felt so much like fear.* -C.S. Lewis Grief is a complex and deeply personal emotion that affects each of us differently. As adults, we may face a range of feelings — anxiety, fear, sadness, depression, and even a sense of insecurity or trembling. Often, we try to stay strong, yet we may resist surrendering our pain to God, believing we must handle it ourselves. While adults may have a better grasp of the concept of death and loss, children are still developing their understanding of these difficult experiences. As parents, caregivers, and mentors, it's essential to guide them through their grief in ways that are loving, supportive, and constructive. [![How to Build a Culture of Generosity and Gratitude](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/cross.png)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/generosity-and-gratitude) ## [How to Build a Culture of Generosity and Gratitude](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/generosity-and-gratitude) March 13, 2025 Generosity is often seen as an act of kindness, but it’s more than that — it’s an overflow of gratitude. When we look at generosity through a Biblical lens, we see that it begins with thankfulness. God created a continuous gratitude-generosity loop in us. In simple terms, when we are thankful for kindness shown to us, that gratitude inspires our own compassion and generosity. The Bible beautifully illustrates this truth in *Proverbs 11:24-25*, showing us that a generous heart leads to abundance in return. Gratitude prepares our hearts to give and live generously. [![The Lasting Impact of Short-Term Missions](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/IMG_2121.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/impact-of-short-term-missions) ## [The Lasting Impact of Short-Term Missions](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/impact-of-short-term-missions) February 25, 2025 As parents, we feel pressure to prioritize our children’s future — enrolling them in the best SAT prep courses, hiring the perfect pitching coach, and encouraging them to be involved in numerous clubs and activities. But do we place enough emphasis on opportunities to grow in faith and service? As we raise a generation of Christ-followers, we should empower students to become servant-leaders, following the example of Jesus Christ. One great way to accomplish this is through short-term mission trips. 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Alumni are adhering to the mission of MPCS, one that seeks to “prepare servant-leaders to honor God, love others, and walk in Truth.” In a recent alumni survey, 72% indicated that MPCS played a significant role in preparing them to be servant-leaders while all agreed MPCS was an important part of their foundation.  ![retreat2-1](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/retreat2-1.png?width=1600&height=900&name=retreat2-1.png) [![Does Class Size Matter?](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/ClassSizeMain.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/does-class-size-matter) ## [Does Class Size Matter?](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/does-class-size-matter) January 14, 2025 A growing body of research supports the importance of small classes in K-12 education. A 2011 study by the Brookings Institution found that students in small classes outperformed those in larger classes (22 students or more) by a rate equivalent to three months of additional schooling every four years. This means that students who begin kindergarten in small classes are nearly one year ahead of their peers in larger classes by eighth grade. ![ClassSizeMain](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ClassSizeMain.jpg?width=780&height=439&name=ClassSizeMain.jpg)  [![5 Family-Friendly Ways to Put Meaning Back Into Christmas](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/ChristmasTreeMangerBoy.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/5-ways-to-put-meaning-back-into-christmas) ## [5 Family-Friendly Ways to Put Meaning Back Into Christmas](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/5-ways-to-put-meaning-back-into-christmas) December 10, 2024 Christmas season is upon us and celebrations are in full swing. Among the growing piles of presents, party invitations, Christmas card orders, and letters to Saint Nick — not to mention the travel plans and the arrival of visitors — the Christmas message can be difficult to keep in the forefront of our minds.    ![ChristmasTreeMangerBoy](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChristmasTreeMangerBoy.jpg?width=780&height=439&name=ChristmasTreeMangerBoy.jpg) [![4 Biblical Responses to the Election](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/vetDSC08143.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/4-biblical-responses-to-the-election) ## [4 Biblical Responses to the Election](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/4-biblical-responses-to-the-election) November 04, 2024 I imagine by now you have seen all the negative political ads you care to see. According to presidential campaign finance trackers, the Democratic and Republican candidates will likely spend more than $1 billion each on their campaigns, much of it on negative ads aimed at each other. Unfortunately, research shows that negative political ads increase voter cynicism, contribute to declining voter trust in elections, decrease participation in politics, and contribute to increased societal incivility.   ![vetDSC08143](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/vetDSC08143.jpg?width=780&height=439&name=vetDSC08143.jpg)  [![The State of the Teaching Profession](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/Edited-9963.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/the-state-of-the-teaching-profession) ## [The State of the Teaching Profession](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/the-state-of-the-teaching-profession) September 09, 2024 The teaching profession appears headed for a crisis. According to the National Association of Independent Schools, the number of bachelor’s of education degrees awarded fell from 176,000 in 1971 to only 90,000 in 2021, a 49 percent decrease in 50 years. Of the approximately four million K-12 teachers in the US, about 8 percent (320,000) leave the profession annually. A quick subtraction equation yields a stark reality: each year far more teachers leave the profession than enter it.  ![DSC03738](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC03738.jpg?width=780&height=439&name=DSC03738.jpg) [![From the Teacher’s Desk: What Makes Learning Diverse?](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/DSC02730.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/3ds-of-learning-differences-0) ## [From the Teacher’s Desk: What Makes Learning Diverse?](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/3ds-of-learning-differences-0) May 06, 2024 Education is a life-long journey. Trends in education come and go, but the goal remains the same: students must learn the skills they need to live a successful life. During the last several decades, we have realized that the learning process looks different for different people. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to learning, and human development is not linear, as skills can develop and be mastered at various times for different people. Research also suggests that a key to success in education is knowing students deeply and understanding their uniquenesses.    ![DSC02768](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC02768.jpg?width=780&height=439&name=DSC02768.jpg) [![ParentEd.: The 3-D’s of Learning Differences](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/IMG_3615.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/3ds-of-learning-differences) ## [ParentEd.: The 3-D’s of Learning Differences](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/3ds-of-learning-differences) April 15, 2024 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. *–Psalm 139: 13-14*   ![IMG_3615](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_3615.jpg?width=780&height=520&name=IMG_3615.jpg) [![From the Principal's Desk: Desirable Difficulty](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/DSC02458.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/desirable-difficulty) ## [From the Principal's Desk: Desirable Difficulty](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/desirable-difficulty) April 11, 2024 We live in a world full of material ease and instant gratification. Need a new butter dish? Amazon. Forgot to make dinner? DoorDash. Want an answer without having to actually talk to someone? Text. This present age can satisfy most of our day-to-day needs, wants, and desires on the spot.   ![DSC02427](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC02427.jpg?width=780&height=439&name=DSC02427.jpg) [![ParentEd.: Hopes and Fears of Parenting](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/DSC02079.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hopes-and-fears-of-parenting) ## [ParentEd.: Hopes and Fears of Parenting](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hopes-and-fears-of-parenting) March 13, 2024 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. –Isaiah 41:10   ![DSC02079](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC02079.jpg?width=780&height=521&name=DSC02079.jpg) [![From the Coach’s Desk: How to be a Coachable Athlete](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/23217dda-274a-46e5-ad45-79f2ff6dbc96-1.jpeg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/how-to-be-a-coachable-athlete) ## [From the Coach’s Desk: How to be a Coachable Athlete](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/how-to-be-a-coachable-athlete) February 23, 2024 Erma Bombeck once said, “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left but could say I've used everything you gave me.”   ![10](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/10.jpg?width=780&height=439&name=10.jpg) [![From the Bible Teacher’s Desk: 3 Tiers for Teaching Unshakeable Faith](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/_MG_1507.jpeg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/3-tiers-for-teaching-unshakeable-faith) ## [From the Bible Teacher’s Desk: 3 Tiers for Teaching Unshakeable Faith](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/3-tiers-for-teaching-unshakeable-faith) February 05, 2024 One of the most important, but most difficult things that Christians are tasked with biblically is to give living witness to the love of Christ. 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) [❮](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/best-preschool-marietta/page/1) [1](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/best-preschool-marietta/page/1) [2](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/best-preschool-marietta/page/2) [3](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/best-preschool-marietta/page/3) [❯](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/best-preschool-marietta/page/3) ## *WingTips* Welcome to *WingTips*, a Mount Paran Christian School Blog. 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[ParentEd.: Here’s What You Need to Know About College Admissions](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-college-admissions) - [To Save or Not to Save: 529 Plans are the Question](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/private-school-529) - [College Admissions: A Marathon, Not a Sprint](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/college-admissions-a-marathon-not-a-sprint) #### FROM THE TEACHER’S DESK: - [The Importance of Play](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/the-importance-of-play) - [What Families Should Expect ](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/from-the-teachers-desk-what-families-should-expect) - [Play is Learning Through the Arts ](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/play-is-learning-through-the-arts) - [4 Tips to Capture the Minds of Your Students ](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/4-tips-to-capture-students-attention) #### CHRISTIAN LIFE: - [What is a Covenant School?](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/what-is-a-covenant-school) - [Seeing Through a New Lens: A Biblical Worldview](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/biblical-worldview) - 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