The Patriot Post Blog

Parenting is one of life’s greatest callings—and one of its heaviest responsibilities. Between the schedules, the homework, the messes, and the endless to-do list, it’s easy to wonder if you’re really making a difference. But what if those everyday moments—the spilled juice, the forgotten homework, the bedtime stories—are actually the most powerful opportunities to teach your child liberty, responsibility, and resilience?

In a world full of chaos and vice, how can we help our children build a stalwart character, a strong moral compass, and a highly attuned sense of self?

In March 2020, American education changed forever.

The first 30 days of school are more than a start—they’re a springboard. What scholars do now will echo through the entire year. Here’s how to support your scholar to build habits that don’t just stick—they soar.

As fireworks light the sky and flags wave high, the 4th of July reminds us of the values that make America great—freedom, virtue, courage, and responsibility. At John Adams Academy, we believe these values are best passed down not just in classrooms, but through meaningful family traditions. This Independence Day, explore 5 simple ways to help your children celebrate—and truly understand—what liberty means.

With summer on the horizon, families everywhere are gearing up for both long-anticipated getaways and spontaneous road trip adventures. Often, parents scramble to find ways to keep their children busy during those long hours in the car. It can feel like more work on what’s supposed to be a vacation. But here’s the good news: with a little intentionality and a few engaging resources, road trips can become meaningful opportunities for connection, learning, and yes—plenty of laughter...

As we dream of ending the month of May and our packed end-of-year schedules, we may find ourselves longing for time by the pool, sleeping in, and having lazy summer days with our kids.

From ancient emperors to modern public servants, music has long played a surprising and powerful role in the development of great leaders. Roman Emperor Nero was known as a skilled lutist. John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States and son of John Adams, was an accomplished flutist. And they’re not alone—history is filled with influential figures who were also dedicated musicians.

There’s something magical about summer—long, unhurried days where imaginations roam free and the mind is ripe for discovery. At John Adams Academy, we believe summer is not a pause in learning, but an invitation to explore deeper, dream bigger, and grow in wisdom and wonder.

Tired of trends in modern education? Discover why thousands of families are turning back to a centuries-old approach that’s producing confident, curious, and articulate young leaders. Classical education isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. Find out what makes it so powerful (and why it might be exactly what your scholar needs).