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 […]
https://youtu.be/MnSHjWO629U Every parent of a martial artist has heard the words: “I don’t want to go to class today.” It’s frustrating. It makes you wonder if you’re wasting your time and money. You start to think, maybe they aren’t built for this. As a former teacher with a Master’s in Education, I’m here to tell […]
https://youtu.be/i0PLFZRPu9c If you have a child in the Kenosha Unified School District, you know the “Homework Battle.” It’s the time of day when the house goes from peaceful to a war zone. You ask them to start their math, and suddenly they are the most distracted, lethargic, and argumentative people on the planet. As a […]
https://youtube.com/shorts/JRNjhF4eRCk If you’ve noticed your child seems a bit “clumsy,” lacks balance, or struggles with basic physical coordination, I want to tell you something as a Master of Education and a martial arts instructor: It is completely normal. In 2026, we are looking at a specific generation—kids currently between the ages of 4 and 10—who […]
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