I learned from a young age that there was always somebody smarter, more experienced, or further down the road than I was. Moreover, my parents encouraged me to embrace that fact as an opportunity for growth. When I was in junior high, I sought the help of high school athletes to refine my skills. When [read more] …
Extracurricular Activities
New Year’s Relinquishment
It happens every year about this time. People start talking about resolutions for the New Year. They list the things they need to add to their life: more exercise, a new diet, exciting activities, daily journaling, starting the house addition, etc. Many look at life and feel it is not enough. For some odd reason, [read more] …
The Fluid Resume
There are those that will argue that teen resumes are presumptuous. They certainly can be, but if done correctly, a resume for teens is a useful tool for multiple purposes. The first thing to keep in mind is that a resume for a teenager is NOT a business resume. We don’t want a list of [read more] …
The Formative Power of Activities
We are in full swing with the extracurricular activities of autumn. Whether your student is public, private, or homeschooled, the fall can be a busy season. Perhaps your student is trying out new activities, has just made the varsity football team, or is pursuing a unique leadership adventure. The activity calendar is always in a [read more] …
Finding a Balance
As students reach upper high school, parents suddenly find themselves in a quandary. What should be required of this almost-adult family member who seemingly has too much to do and not enough time to do it? We don’t want to jeopardize their future academically, yet we don’t want to raise self-centered snobs, either. When time [read more] …