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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) [![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) [![ParentEd.: Helping Students Boost Their Brain Capacity for Success](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/MS%20boy%20computer.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/helping-students-boost-their-brain-capacity-for-success) ## [ParentEd.: Helping Students Boost Their Brain Capacity for Success](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/helping-students-boost-their-brain-capacity-for-success) November 10, 2022 Executive Functions are a collection of processes or interrelated functions responsible for guiding, directing, managing cognition, emotions, and behavior, particularly in novel problem solving situations1. The fact that Executive Functions may be improved by means of cognitive training is of particular importance in childhood and adolescence, because Executive Functioning is a strong predictor for various life outcomes, such as academic attainment, socioeconomic status, and physical health2. Read on to learn more about these crucial brain skills, how the brain develops, and what parents and teachers can do to help students strengthen their Executive Functioning skills.   ![MS boy computer](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MS%20boy%20computer.jpg?width=844&height=475&name=MS%20boy%20computer.jpg) [![ParentEd.: Teaching Children Fiscal Responsibility](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/LS%20girl%20with%20play%20money.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/teaching-children-fiscal-responsibility) ## [ParentEd.: Teaching Children Fiscal Responsibility](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/teaching-children-fiscal-responsibility) April 13, 2022 To most people, money feels amoral at best and unspiritual at worst. Jesus probably owned next to nothing, yet He talked about money, or used it to illustrate His teachings, quite a bit. In fact, 11 of His 39 parables have money included in some way. Why did money seem to matter so much to a man unconcerned with accumulating it Himself?    ![LS girl with play money](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LS%20girl%20with%20play%20money.jpg?width=845&name=LS%20girl%20with%20play%20money.jpg)     [![ParentEd.: 9 Tips for Parents to Help Teens Avoid Drugs and Alcohol](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/Girl%20praying.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/parented-tips-parents-help-teens-avoid-drugs-alcohol) ## [ParentEd.: 9 Tips for Parents to Help Teens Avoid Drugs and Alcohol](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/parented-tips-parents-help-teens-avoid-drugs-alcohol) March 24, 2022 It’s a staggering statistic: Teenagers can make a life-altering decision with drugs and alcohol in a matter of just 5-10 seconds. Students face hundreds of daily decisions, and, in an instant, that one moment can affect their lives forever. So, what can parents and educators do to prepare young people before they face a situation involving drugs and alcohol?   ![Girl praying](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Girl%20praying.jpg?width=845&name=Girl%20praying.jpg)     [![ParentEd.: Excelling in the Midst of Adversity](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/Inky%20baseball%20team%20jersey.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/excelling-in-midst-of-adversity) ## [ParentEd.: Excelling in the Midst of Adversity](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/excelling-in-midst-of-adversity) March 10, 2022 *Shall we accept good from God and not trouble?* -Job 2:10 When everything’s going our way, life feels easy. We know what to do when all goes well. So, what happens when we’re faced with adversity - a loss, a health scare, financial strain, a pandemic? Most often, our initial reaction is panic. We revert back to what we know - worry, anger, tight-gripped control. Without practice and planning, we cannot expect that we will rise to the occasion when faced with a challenge. Yet, with a combination of faith and mental conditioning, we can learn to not only survive in the face of an obstacle, but to thrive.    ![Inky baseball team jersey](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Inky%20baseball%20team%20jersey.jpg?width=844&name=Inky%20baseball%20team%20jersey.jpg) [![ParentEd.: 3 Tips for Navigating the Hidden Dangers of Social Media](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/MOJO3955.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/parented-3-tips-navigating-hidden-dangers-social-media) ## [ParentEd.: 3 Tips for Navigating the Hidden Dangers of Social Media](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/parented-3-tips-navigating-hidden-dangers-social-media) February 23, 2022 Social media has become a powerful tool that connects, informs, and entertains. Today’s children, teens, and young adults can not recall a time without cell phones and social media. For Generations Z (born 1996-2010) and Alpha (born 2011-2025), technology is ubiquitous. For all the good it can do, social media also has a darker side. With increased use of technology and social media amongst children and teens, parents must arm themselves with information to help children navigate the changing complexities of an online presence. ![MOJO3955](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MOJO3955.jpg?width=845&name=MOJO3955.jpg)     [![ParentEd.: The Blessing of a B Minus](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/hoopDSC01657.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/parented-wendy-mogel-blessing-of-a-b-minus) ## [ParentEd.: The Blessing of a B Minus](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/parented-wendy-mogel-blessing-of-a-b-minus) March 10, 2021 In an hour-plus conversation full of wisdom, laughter, and anecdotes, *New York Times* best-selling author and clinical psychologist Dr. Wendy Mogel explained the premise of one of her most popular books, *The Blessing of a B Minus*. To put it plainly, today’s standards imply that the “B” in a B- stands for “bad,” but Dr. Mogel attests that’s simply untrue.   ![B-DSC02789](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/B-DSC02789.jpg?width=844&name=B-DSC02789.jpg) [![ParentEd.: Real Talk for Moms](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/PKana%26studentNEW.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/parented-real-talk-for-moms) ## [ParentEd.: Real Talk for Moms](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/parented-real-talk-for-moms) January 26, 2021 Moms love and need to connect, whether it’s enjoying a cup of coffee and a long talk, sharing nuggets of broken conversation between chasing toddlers at the park, or just quickly chatting on the phone. There is something almost sacred about the wisdom and encouragement shared and gained when moms spend time together. We need one another's support as we raise our children together. ##### ![PKana&studentNEW](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PKana%26studentNEW.jpg?width=786&name=PKana%26studentNEW.jpg)  [![ParentEd.: Raising Athletes: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/KanellGroup.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/raising-athletes-good-bad-ugly) ## [ParentEd.: Raising Athletes: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/raising-athletes-good-bad-ugly) May 07, 2020 *As part of its ParentEd. speaker series, Mount Paran Christian School continues its commitment to partner with parents in the total education and raising of their children. Through each ParentEd. talk, MPCS provides families with great parenting resources and tips to help overcome obstacles as children grow through different stages. We also explore many trends and topics that are influencing young children and teens in today's culture.* Danny Kanell, CBS/Fox Sports Analyst and former NFL quarterback, visited the Knox Athletic Performance Center on the Mount Paran Christian School campus for an interview-style discussion. Facilitated by Athletic Director Mitch Jordan, Mr Kanell addressed the topic of  "Raising Athletes: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly.” Mr. Kanell drew from his vast experience and knowledge of the college and professional sports world to share tips for striking a balance in developing young athletes in today’s ultra-competitive culture.   ![KanellGroup](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KanellGroup.jpg?width=844&name=KanellGroup.jpg) [![Middle School P.E.P. Talk for Parents](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/MS%20girls%20SE%20Retreat.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/middle-school-pep-talk-for-parents) ## [Middle School P.E.P. Talk for Parents](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/middle-school-pep-talk-for-parents) April 22, 2020 The purpose of the MPCS ParentEd. P.E.P. Talks series is to provide helpful information to parents as they navigate different stages of their children’s lives. Three unique sessions were developed and presented for each school division, from lower school through high school. The final part of this blog series focuses on the middle school years and its associated challenges and opportunities.  ![MS girls SE Retreat](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MS%20girls%20SE%20Retreat.jpg?width=845&name=MS%20girls%20SE%20Retreat.jpg) [![Elementary School P.E.P. Talk for Parents](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/LR-9946.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/elementary-school-pep-talk-for-parents) ## [Elementary School P.E.P. Talk for Parents](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/elementary-school-pep-talk-for-parents) January 30, 2020 The purpose of the MPCS ParentEd. P.E.P. Talks series is to provide helpful information to parents as they navigate different stages of their children’s lives. Three unique sessions were developed and presented for each school division, from lower school through high school. The second part of this blog series focuses on the lower/elementary school years and its associated challenges and opportunities.  ![Unknown-1-2](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Unknown-1-2.jpeg?width=845&name=Unknown-1-2.jpeg) [![ParentEd.: How to Overcome the Pressures of the Teenage Years](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/stressedYBK_0622.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/parented-how-to-overcome-the-pressures-of-the-teenage-years) ## [ParentEd.: How to Overcome the Pressures of the Teenage Years](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/parented-how-to-overcome-the-pressures-of-the-teenage-years) January 16, 2020 *"Perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it’s often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life-paralysis."* ― Brené Brown In a world where we feel the pressure to be perfect, it’s easy to forget that chasing perfection is an angst-riddled and lonely journey. We are not meant to do life alone, and, yet, in the spirit of appearing “perfect,” we often forget that parenting requires a village, not an Instagram filter.    ![stressedYBK_0622](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/stressedYBK_0622.jpg?width=3600&name=stressedYBK_0622.jpg)     [![High School P.E.P. Talk for Parents](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/H%202019-10-11%2010.52.42-2-2.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/high-school-pep-talk-for-parents) ## [High School P.E.P. Talk for Parents](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/high-school-pep-talk-for-parents) December 05, 2019 Under the umbrella of its ParentEd. program, Mount Paran Christian School created a new parent education series this academic year entitled P.E.P. Talks - Parents Engaging Purposefully. These P.E.P. Talks were intentionally designed to strengthen the school's partnership with the home, in alignment with the school's mission: *“Providing academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment, Mount Paran Christian School **unites with home** and church to prepare servant-leaders to honor God, love others, and walk in Truth.”* The purpose of the P.E.P. Talks series was to provide helpful information to parents as they navigate different stages of their children’s lives. Three unique sessions were developed and presented for each school division, from lower school through high school. This first part of this blog series focuses on managing the challenges of the high school years.  ![H 2019-10-11 10.52.42-2-2](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/H%202019-10-11%2010.52.42-2-2.jpg?width=845&name=H%202019-10-11%2010.52.42-2-2.jpg) [![ParentEd.: Redshirting - Do They Need That Extra Year?](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/redshirtLR-0836.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/redshirting_do_preschool_kindergartners_need_that_extra_year) ## [ParentEd.: Redshirting - Do They Need That Extra Year?](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/redshirting_do_preschool_kindergartners_need_that_extra_year) July 15, 2019 MPCS recently held a ParentEd. talk titled “Redshirting: Should They Stay or Should They Go?” The seminar delved into the recent trend of giving students an additional year between preschool and Kindergarten. Both sides of this controversial issue were discussed, and the benefits of each side were outlined. Here are some takeaways from this informative ParentEd. seminar.   ![redshirtLR-0836](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/redshirtLR-0836.jpg?width=3000&name=redshirtLR-0836.jpg) [![ParentEd.: What parents learned from Dr. Tim Elmore](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hubfs/LS%20teacherhelpLR-0045.jpg)](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/parent-ed-what-parents-learned-from-tim-elmore) ## [ParentEd.: What parents learned from Dr. Tim Elmore](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/parent-ed-what-parents-learned-from-tim-elmore) April 12, 2019 This winter, more than a hundred members of our MPCS community were honored to attend a presentation by Dr. Tim Elmore of *Growing Leaders*. As a pastor and author inspiring a new generation of leaders, Dr. Elmore spoke about parenting of millennials and the emerging generation Z. As expected, Dr. Elmore did not disappoint! For nearly two hours, the audience clung on to every word. Parents left the Kristi Lynn Theatre that night both excited and overwhelmed about what was presented. To recap, we will reflect on the points that most resonated with parents and educators. ![LS teacherhelpLR-0045](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LS%20teacherhelpLR-0045.jpg?width=3600&name=LS%20teacherhelpLR-0045.jpg) [1](https://blog.mtparanschool.com/topic/mpcs-parented/page/1) ## *WingTips* Welcome to *WingTips*, a Mount Paran Christian School Blog. 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