https://youtube.com/shorts/GBJvxAjnFUQ If your child is being picked on at school, you’ve probably given them the age-old advice: “Just ignore them and they’ll stop.” As a Master of Education and a martial arts instructor, I have to be honest with you—that rarely works. In my experience with thousands of students in Kenosha and Racine, I’ve seen […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/1VSwI9ZvZFY Being late to school isn’t just a minor inconvenience—it’s a habit that programs a child for failure. As a former teacher with a Master’s in Education, I’ve seen how chronic tardiness affects a student’s confidence and their ability to respect professional boundaries later in life. If your child is constantly struggling to get to […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/bt2VXe_9bXY If you’ve been thinking about getting your child started in martial arts, you might have some questions. Will they be overwhelmed? Is it all just punching and kicking? Will it actually help with their behavior at home? As a former teacher with a Master’s in Education, I know that every school does things differently. […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/h7HWmQigCSg How many times have you said it today? “Pick up your room. Put your shoes away. Get off the screen.” Most parents feel like a broken record, repeating instructions five, six, or seven times before their child even looks up from their video game. As a Master of Education and a former public school […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/e32Fx9EnxrI When I was growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, ADHD wasn’t a term we used often—though looking back, I’m fairly certain I had it myself. Today, it is a primary concern for parents in the Kenosha Unified School District, where teachers are working harder than ever to keep kids “dial in” during a […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/JrtTYeKGAc0 In a world where titles are often dropped and communication is increasingly casual, some parents wonder why we still insist on “Yes, sir” and “Yes, ma’am” at Championship Martial Arts – Kenosha. Is it old-fashioned? Perhaps. Is it necessary? Absolutely, unequivocally, yes. The “Respect for the Technique” We aren’t teaching kids how to play […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/_7_NOoI5lhU I’m going to tell you something that most schools won’t: Bullying existed 50 years ago, and it will exist 50 years from now. As a Master of Education who spent 10 years teaching band and orchestra in public schools—teaching everything from the violin and cello to the saxophone and flute—I’ve seen the social dynamics […]
https://youtu.be/MIFJLy7Eomc If you are a parent in the Kenosha Unified School District, you’ve likely seen the struggle firsthand: a bright, energetic child sitting at a desk for six hours a day, being told to “focus” while every fiber of their being wants to move. As a former elementary teacher with a Master’s in Education, I’ve […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/qeS2crxO4xE We’ve all seen it: the trophy shelf filled with plastic awards for “just showing up.” As a former teacher with a Master’s in Education, I’ve watched the “participation trophy” era take hold, and I’m here to tell you why we need to move past it. If you want your child to be successful […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/6Q7g1mBsdxM If your child is constantly winning—first place, gold medal, top of the class—you might think you’re raising a superstar. But as a former teacher with a Master’s in Education, I’m here to tell you something counterintuitive: If your child is always in first place, you are in the wrong competition. The “Big Fish, Small […]
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