The Call: In the Corner — Cheryl I equate penance with discipline, but I no longer equate discipline with punishment. My kids, I think, are thankful for that. Discipline comes from the word “disciple,” which refers to a follower, not to an underling, a slave, or an inferior. My children are my disciples (I know […]

The Call: Computer Team — Jessica Teams form naturally in a large family. Certain kids will tend to hang together and (more comically) form alliances to get things that they want. Usually it’s the younger set versus the older set. Although that isn’t always the case. I’ve had the little kids come to me to […]