Teens

We got the reminder text for seniors to pick up honor cords for qualifying GPA's. I reminded my daughter to check if she qualified and then pick her's up. She qualified. We were excited, I mean, who doesn't want...

My daughter and I have this communication thing down pat.  She's 18-years-old, she's female, and she's an open book.  We have a natural rhythm going, (even though we hit a sour note every once in a while). My son and...

Accepting My Kids Are Getting Older Several weeks ago while I was hanging out with my older son, when he blurted out "I can't wait to start driving, so I don't have to depend on you anymore." It took a while...

January, how I love January. There's something about the new year that just motivates me to live healthier, read more, become more generous or patient, or finish a project I started months ago. It makes me set goals. Goals...

Even though I have a few years before the dreaded "birds and the bees" conversations with my kids, I do think about the future when they step over the line from childhood to adolescence. Will they feel comfortable talking...

Ryan (name changed) was one of my students several years ago. He was a good student, and generally quiet. He often sat with his legs stretched out beneath the desk and his chin resting in his hand. One day--he...

Elevate Your Child's Academic Journey with GOAT Tutors If your child has struggled with a subject in school, you’ve likely seen the look of defeat on their face as they muddle through homework, writing papers, or preparing for a test....