I mentored parents for many years. One of the issues for all parents was how to help children/youth want to learn, enjoy the process, and take responsibility for their learning. No one system insulates parents from this dilemma. I began writing a series of articles titled The Education Adventure. These articles contained real experiences, from real families. Their stories are helpful when working to help children take on the adventure of education.

Join me as I share a family's story and how they began answering two important questions -

• How do you help them want to learn?
• How can you help children/youth take responsibility for their learning?

To a post I made about my Sept. 3 hip surgery, a friend responded with: Hope you both recover quickly! I love how you make the best out of any situation. Kristine A.

Two weeks later, my life went into the dumpster. After a lot of thought, I decided to share what happened, why, and what I finally did about it.

If you want five great tips on how to take control of your response when life is tough, join me and welcome.

Join me as I share the magic of Christmas in our lower-middle-class home and how the anticipation my parents created can bless your family, even when it comes to Family Work. Don't believe it? Listen in and be converted.