Good Knight Dad - Midland Classical Academy

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20- Why should I send my children to MCA? Jan 09, 2018

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General and Brandon kick off the spring semester with a podcast that recasts MCA's vision for the new year. They offer timely reminder of who we are, what we are about, and explain why MCA exists - to empower, equip, and encourage parents to overcome the daunting challenge of raising godly men and women who can meaningfully serve and effectively advance God's kingdom throughout their lives.

19- The MCA difference Dec 12, 2017

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Clif Coleman, MCA veteran dad, joins General and Brandon to discuss what is different about MCA students.

18- What is the ebb and flow of an Upper School year? Dec 05, 2017

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General and Brandon attempt to set the record straight as to what takes place during each season of an MCA upper-school year.

17- What does a healthy home day look like? Nov 28, 2017

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Home days for Grammar School families can be a time of sweetness or stress - and sometimes both. The fabulous Amy Avampato returns to the Good Knight Dad podcast to share with General and Brandon what healthy home days look like as she shares clarity and practical advice for parents as you negotiate the multi-faceted realities in home schooling your children.

16- Work hard, play hard Nov 21, 2017

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MCA is an intentional community. General and Brandon encourage parents to take advantage of the holiday breaks to enjoy time with family, rest up, and make memories.

15- Who accredits MCA? Nov 14, 2017

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Most parents know the MCA is not your typical school. But who sanctions and verifies our unique education? General and Brandon answer this question and discuss the vision behind a few other counterintuitive oddities as we try to pursue Christ through classical education.

14- What is the ebb and flow of a Grammar School year? Nov 07, 2017

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Amy Avampato, head MCAG administrator, chats with General and Brandon as she shares valuable insights into the course of the Grammar School calendar. Her wisdom into each MCAG season greatly empowers dads to not only gain awareness into what is going on and the why behind them, but also provides powerful strategies to maximize what each month offers.

13- Is there more to service hours than just the work? Oct 31, 2017

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General and Brandon share the heart behind service hours that goes well beyond the helpful benefits of making copies, or washing windows. They share an exciting vision for how parents can take advantage of this opportunity to engage their student's world while modeling a powerful example of what biblical greatness looks like.

12- How can dads help their eleventh grader overcome their Junior year? Oct 24, 2017

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Junior year is a challenging season at MCA. General and Brandon distinguish the reputation from the reality of this year and hear from two-time Junior dad, Jeff Carter who shares strategy and vision for helping parents support their juniors as they discover greatness.

11- What is the purpose of reading aloud to my child? Oct 17, 2017

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How important is reading aloud? At what age can my kids manage reading entirely on their own? Are audiobooks just as good? General sits with A.J. and Megan Perea, parents of 3 1/2 at the grammar school, and discusses these questions and more regarding readalouds.

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