In a perfect world, we would be wise enough as parents to carefully orchestrate our children’s activities from a young age to develop their talents to the utmost, to provide the very best growth opportunities, to bring them the most joy, to help others, and to make their profile interesting and unique to selective [read more] …
Extracurricular Activities
Checklists Don’t Change Hearts
College advice is everywhere these days. From tables groaning under the weight of test prep guides at bookstores to online forums where everyone considers themselves to be an expert, there is a lot of information out there, much of it misleading. As parents, we absolutely need to be attuned to the progression of our children’s [read more] …
Summer Plans and Pitfalls
Spring is not yet here, but I am answering parent questions daily about how to structure their child’s summer. Usually, the temptation is to fill it too full, to sacrifice quality for quantity. If we are not careful, we can start to view summer as a time to build resumes with flashy credentials rather than [read more] …
Creating an Excitement for Learning
The world is such a fascinating place, filled with interesting people, exciting things to learn about, and endless possibility for exploration. Why is it then that so many kids are jaded and have not the slightest curiosity about how life works? With more data available quicker today than ever before, it appears our young might [read more] …
Job Training Starts in Childhood
Do your kids ask enough questions? After visiting with numerous managers, I’ve come to the conclusion that many millennials have never been trained to ask good questions on the job or taught to see things from another’s point of view. Employment is regarded solely as a way to fulfill their own financial and career goals. [read more] …