In this episode, we’re talking about “summer break” and whether or not we’re actually having a break from school. We discussed how the 2020-2021 school year went for each of our families, how the school year ended (or has it?) and what we’ve learned from the Lord about ourselves and about our children in this last year. We also chat about a new word that the youths are saying (well, it was new back when we recorded this episode) and we have a pop quiz about its meaning. Join us!

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 Denise
 Melissa
Alicia

Questions discussed in this episode: 

How has your school year gone?

How is your school year going to end?

What did you learn in the craziness of this last year?

Noteworthy Quotes:

“It’s an okay place to be in—just trusting the Lord.”

“My kids are the same and I’m the same, no matter where we live.”

“The secret is Christ in me, not me in a different set of circumstances.” -Elisabeth Elliot

Mentioned in this episode:

“Cheugy” — What does it mean? Here’s what the internet says.

10 questions to routinely ask your TCKs

4 daily questions you can ask your TCK:

1.) What’s the best thing that happened today?
2.) What didn’t go well today?
3.) I’m proud of myself today because ______.
4.) I still need to work on _______.

Related Episodes and Articles:

ITTS Episode 01: New Beginnings

ITTS Episode 07: Back to School 

Good Grief: Helping TCKs Navigate Their Unresolved Grief

Homeschooling Through High School with Robin Talley

Moving Abroad: Choosing a School Overseas

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Show credits: 

Hosted by Denise James, Alicia Boyce, and Melissa Faraday // produced and edited by Melissa Faraday // content managed by Kim Johnson.

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