1. Reference this note that shows our Mission, Beliefs, and Promises.

2. Questions for Parents to ponder:

   • What is your deepest hope for your learner?

   • What is greatest fear you must overcome?

1. Read through this note on Frequent Parent Questions

2. Read through this blog post from Laura Sandefer, founder of Acton Academy, about the car ride home.

1. Read this blog post on the "three traps" and preventive posture for parents.

2. Read this blog post on "When the Acton honeymoon fades - what's a parent to do?"

3. Read this blog post on "What does it take to thrive at Acton Academy?"

Sometimes we speak of warm hearted and tough minded as two separate efforts, when in reality, the greatest guides, parents and mentors are warm hearted and tough minded at the same time. Each of us is naturally more one than the other, but it truly is a hero's journey to become both warm hearted and tough minded together. One example of this in the studio is a learner who violated a promise in the studio and responding "Cooper, the makerspace is not available during discussions. Your choices are to join us at the rug, or read quietly at your desk. Which would you like to choose? [Let the learner choose] During passions time later today the makerspace is available, what did you want to make today? I'd love to come watch, I'll plan to be there."

1. Question for Parents to ponder:

• Am I more naturally tough minded or warm hearted in how I communicate?

• If more tough minded, ask yourself, how can I be more warm hearted? If more warm hearted, ask yourself, how can I be more tough minded?

1. Spend some time with your learner, as they're setting their weekly goals, having them share Journey Tracker with you. If needed, review the My Hero's Journey Badge booklet given to you earlier. There are many great questions and helps to better understand Journey Tracker and communicate with your learner about their progress in goals, badges and 360's.

2. If you still have questions, please reach out to guides for support. 

1. Reference this note: "Supporting A Child Who Is Facing A Challenge In The Studio"

2. Questions for Parents to ponder:

• Ask yourself, in what way can I empower my child to solve this problem on his or her own?

• Pick a family badge that interests you, and set a goal to complete it as a family. 

• Lencioni Family Plan

• Hero’s journey

• Excellence 

• Child driven education 

• Growth mindset 

• Learning through questions

• Flow 

• Note: These badges are meant as tools, there is no submission or check off for completion.