https://youtu.be/qmoK79Vv4xk When we were kids in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the “experts” told us to focus on math and reading because we’d “never be able to play video games for a living.” Fast forward to 2026, and not only is gaming a profession, but it’s a competitive team sport in high schools and colleges. While […]
https://youtu.be/sCnyvo1inhc If you’ve noticed your child is increasingly moody, cranky, or struggling with their attitude after school, it’s time to look at the math. As a Master of Education and a former teacher with a decade in the classroom, I’ve seen the shift firsthand. It used to be that kids came home to watch a […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/SEOzJYgZUVM Why “Just Ignore the Bully” is Failing Kenosha Kids Parents are still telling their kids the same thing we were told in the ’80s: “Just ignore the bully and they’ll go away.” As a former public school teacher with a Master’s in Education, I can tell you that ignoring a problem doesn’t make it […]
https://youtu.be/uvwdZBdi5Kc I remember exactly when the shift happened. It was the early 2000s, and I was a young teacher just finishing my Master’s degree in Education. Suddenly, the conversation in the teacher’s lounge changed. We were told that to build confidence, we had to make sure nobody ever felt “discouraged.” The solution? Awards for everyone. […]
https://youtu.be/_sIGpoRsAps We’ve all seen the “leg hugger”—the child who hides behind their parent’s knee at every birthday party or school event. It’s cute when they are four, but as a Master of Education and a former teacher in the Racine Unified School District, I know that shyness can become a major barrier by the time […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/7fL9P4UbuVg It starts out “cute.” You’re at a family gathering or a local Kenosha event, and you tell your child to say hello. Instead, they dive behind your leg, peeking out from the safety of your shadow. But here’s the reality check from someone who spent a decade in the classroom: It’s fine and dandy […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/Z6zSiTwRklI If you’ve ever watched your child sit motionless for four hours during an epic gaming session, you know one thing for certain: They have focus. The problem starts the second you pull that screen away. Suddenly, 20 minutes on a math worksheet feels like an impossible mountain to climb. As a former public school […]
https://youtu.be/U_mo4-Wc6-A If you feel like your child has “too much energy” the moment they get home from school, you aren’t imagining it. As a Master of Education and a former teacher with the Racine Unified School District, I’ve watched a massive shift in the daily life of a student. Back in the day, we had […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/tzvtGKJm530 Every morning in Kenosha, thousands of kids wait for the bus. As a former public school teacher with a Master’s in Education, I spent ten years watching this ritual. I can tell you exactly which kids are at risk of being picked on before they even step foot in the classroom. It’s all in […]
https://youtu.be/L_BNXnpzlpo Does karate help with bullying? The short answer is: Heck yeah, it does. But maybe not for the reasons you think. In 2026, we are living in the age of AI, social media, and hyper-addictive video games. I grew up in the late ’70s and ’80s—the era of Atari and the original Nintendo. Even […]
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