Our Dream School: Ownership Starts Here
It’s time for the Omaha Children’s Business Fair, and we are excited to take the mission we live every day in our studios and offer it to the Omaha community! The mission for each child to discover who they are, their love of learning and their gifts that will change the world! Even our youngest […]
Our Dream School: Life Skills in Action
It’s time for the Omaha Children’s Business Fair, and we are excited to take the mission we live every day in our studios and offer it to the Omaha community! The mission for each child to discover who they are, their love of learning and their gifts that will change the world! Middle School at […]
Our Dream School: A Place Where You Belong
It’s time for the Omaha Children’s Business Fair, and we are excited to take the mission we live every day in our studios and offer it to the Omaha community! The mission for each child to discover who they are, their love of learning and their gifts that will change the world! Belonging. A core […]
Our Dream School: Spending Time Outside
It’s time for the Omaha Children’s Business Fair, and we are excited to take the mission we live every day in our studios and offer it to the Omaha community! The mission for each child to discover who they are, their love of learning and their gifts that will change the world! Spending time outside […]
How Transformation Happens, Part 3
We’ve all been there. The frustration we can feel as parents and adults when a child has behavior that feels unmanageable – and just isn’t changing. Over my 7 year journey of empowering young minds and founding Acton Academy Omaha, I’ve discovered that the transformation we desire to see around us often must first begin […]
How Transformation Happens, Part 2
I poured the medicine to 10 mL and set it on the counter, inviting our 7 year old son to take it. All he could do was cry. Tears turned to anger as he refused to take the medicine. “Swallow it fast? Take it with water? Read a book when we are done?” I tried all of the ideas I could think of and offered as much empathy as I could muster. Nothing was working.
How Transformation Happens, Part 1
After all, a child isn’t a thing to be nailed in place, sanded and shaped perfectly so as to create the vision I imagine. Playing the role of a carpenter in my children’s lives, however good my intentions were, didn’t work. It created such frustration in our relationship and in the midst of it all – I had lost connection with their hearts.
It Starts with One
Vulnerability is a gift that few experience. Yet, when one breaks the silence, others are attracted – even invited. Vulnerability is like fresh air rushing into a stuffy room. The calmness that floods each soul. The assurance that even in the midst of the chaos, a path is revealed, showing that everything will be alright.
Finding Yourself
As the learners stepped foot back into their studio after our two-week break, they noticed the space looked different… including the addition of the Artisan Warehouse, as we are exploring what it is like to be an artisan this session! The Artisan Wearhouse (aka “Ritisana Wearhouse” as nicknamed by some learners) is a place where […]
The obstacle is the way
It’s studio maintenance time in the elementary studio. Some heroes are rushing to get their jobs done on time, while others are enjoying the comradery of working together. One 8-year-old girl lets out a shriek! An 11-year-old boy had just sprayed at her with their 7th Generation Surface Spray. Right away she went over to […]