Last October, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 2 into law, making Wisconsin the 36th state to ban phones in classrooms. Every public school district in the state has until July 2026 to enforce it. …
Last fall, a mom in our lobby told me something that stuck with me. Her daughter had played travel soccer for three years. The family spent weekends driving to tournaments in Milwaukee and Chicago. …
You've tried the apps. The reward charts. The timers. The fidget spinners sitting in a drawer somewhere, gathering dust alongside the promises they made. And still, every morning feels like pushing a …
Your kid comes home from school again with that look. The one where they won't meet your eyes. Maybe they shrug when you ask how their day went. Or maybe they've told you directly: someone pushed …
Your 5th grader seems fine. They're doing well in school, have friends, know where everything is. Life is predictable. Then you start thinking about next year. Suddenly, your stomach tightens. You …
Last week, a mom called about enrolling her 9-year-old daughter. The first thing she said: "I've been watching those self-defense videos on TikTok, and I realized my daughter has no idea what to do if …
Imagine walking through the park after school when your child spots a classmate across the playground. You see the excitement immediately. "That's Tyler!" A whisper, a grabbed arm, speed-walking …
Your child complains of stomach aches every school morning that mysteriously disappear by afternoon. Your teenager stopped seeing friends and spends hours alone in their room. Your middle schooler …
You've tried timers. You've tried rewards. You've had the screen time battles that leave everyone frustrated. According to a recent Washington Post investigation, desperate parents are now turning to …
A few weeks ago, a dad at our gym told me his seven-year-old had been struggling at school. Not academically. Socially. She'd come home quiet, not wanting to talk about her day, picking at dinner. He …
The 5 Benefits for Children Training BJJ Physical activity helps children develop cognitively and socially. According to Psychology Today, "Physical activity is a fundamental building block for …
So you've been thinking about signing your kid up for karate classes in Madison? I get it—martial arts can be fantastic for children. But before you make any decisions, there are some things you …
