On Being an Acton Academy Parent

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What Does It Take to Thrive at Acton Academy?

We can boil the Acton Academy systems to just two choices that ensure a happy,… Read More

Getting Beyond Our Parenting Fears

“Only a fool is not afraid,” Mrs. Whatsit told him. (from A Wrinkle In Time… Read More

What Matters? A Glimpse into the Sacred at Acton Academy

What makes an Acton an Acton? This is the question we had to ask ourselves… Read More

Final Lesson – A Regret?

My first three lessons were simply learning what the key ingredients are for brewing up… Read More

Lesson Three: Getting to the Magic of Parenting

Lesson #3: Level up your storytelling.  I overheard Charlie say to Sam, “Don’t do what… Read More

Lesson Two: Getting to the Magic of Parenting

First, be curious. Second, make decisions out loud. Do you let your children hear how… Read More

Lesson One: Getting to the Magic of Parenting in Two Words

As promised, I want to share some of the best lessons I’ve learned about learning,… Read More

New Series: What Can Parents Do to Support Their Children’s Learning at Acton?

Remember back to your six-year-old self. The world was full of possibilities. You were a… Read More

Parents In Waiting

“This is going to happen. I can’t control it. I’m just waiting.” A pregnant mother… Read More

Sibling Relationships for the Hero’s Journey

The wonder of the Hero’s Journey is that it honors each individual while holding up… Read More

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Laura Sandefer
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