Today’s Practice:

The theme this week as we come to the official close of the school year and for some, the close of their high school careers, is to plan out “mini-goals” and how they will reach them with determination and hope. Encourage your child today and always, to keep moving ahead one step at a time, asking: “What are you going to do today as part of your plan to reach your goals?” Ask this question as part of the conversation about what their hopes and dreams are.

Instead of challenging their dreams as being too ambitious or unrealistic, guide your children by helping them come up with a plan of action, starting with the first step. As time moves on, if their goals shift, great! Encourage them to keep moving, clarifying that dreams and plans often shift as part of the learning process, often based on what is happening around them in their life.

Barack Obama

Barack Obama is an American politician and attorney who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. In 2018, along with his wife Michelle, Obama launched Higher Ground Productions, a film production company, with the goal of lifting up diverse voices in the entertainment industry.