A little over eight years ago, my then eleven year old son asked for an iPhone. Today, this might seem an ordinary request for one so young but eight years ago, I thought his request was outrageous. In 2007, owning an iPhone was a luxury item even for adults. For that matter, owning an iPhone was a luxury item even for working adults. Yet, somehow ... [Continue Reading]
Why It Might Be Okay To Take A Gap Year
As the end of another school year approaches, all over the country parents and graduating high school seniors are having discussions from calm to passionate about what comes next. Some students know exactly what they want to do next while others are not so sure. This dilemma is not exclusive to those students whose high school transcripts and ... [Continue Reading]
Now Is The Right Time To Hire A Tutor
Although the end of the school year is near, just like your child's favorite sport, where education is concerned there is no off season. If you thought there was an educational off season, you are mistaken and I urge you to think again. THE ALL-TIME GREATS The all-time sport greats don't dare take summers off. In fact, the all-time greats find it ... [Continue Reading]
How Would You Define Great Schools?
The last several days have been extremely enlightening. In consecutive days, I had the opportunity to take a bus tour of the “great” schools of Indianapolis and listen to a panel of experts discuss preschool education. While in all but a couple of cases, I have no reason to doubt the sincerity of the efforts of those who spoke about educating our ... [Continue Reading]
Four Tips to Help Your Child Become College Ready
The pressure to achieve academically has never been greater. The fate of our nation hangs in the educational balance. The better prepared our children are academically, the better the nation’s collective socio-economic well-being. Looking solely at the numbers of American children who are attending college, one might surmise that American ... [Continue Reading]
Your Child Is A Genius Just Don’t Mess Them Up
It was the academic spring semester of 1981 when a middling student was called to the guidance counselor’s office. The guidance counselor requested the meeting so that he could talk to the young man about his future. From the guidance counselor’s viewpoint, the young man’s future – like the young man’s intellect – was not very bright. The ... [Continue Reading]
Thanks to STEM, This Time The Revolution Will Be Televised
Last week, I shared with you the wonderful experience I had with the YPR. I also mentioned how meeting with the YPR (Young People Revolution) made me ponder what I believe are critical questions parents should ask themselves: Does my child even know that they are living in the midst of a revolution? Am I raising a child who is prepared for ... [Continue Reading]
21 Things To Do For The First Day Of School
Whether your child has already returned to school or they are still waiting for the first day of school, one thing is certain going back to school and the first day of school are usually a big deal. Some kids are excited to get away from home, reconnect with old friends and continue the process of growing up. Other children are frightened by the ... [Continue Reading]
The Wise Parent’s Back To School List
I don’t know about you but I can hardly believe that the summer is almost over. If it isn’t depressing enough realizing that shortly the warm weather will be gone and the long days will disappear – avid parents like me will soon be sending our children back to school. I realize that for some, seeing our kids return to school is a welcomed sight ... [Continue Reading]
How to Get A Million Dollars Without Playing the Lottery
One million dollars, a majestic number don’t you agree. One million dollars, a splendid word that seems to roll off the tongue so easily. Now before we go any further, try saying it with me – one million dollars. Oh, didn’t that feel good? Come on, let’s say it together one more time – one million dollars. Although, one million dollars is not ... [Continue Reading]