Team Taylor Playbook

We have never done home schooling full time, but we do believe in teaching our children at home. Your little one’s education is much to important for you not to be an active participant. However, full time home schooling isn’t right for everyone, but works out well for many. I came across this video about [...]

As parents of gifted children, we are often sought out by other parents at events. They want to know what we’ve done with our children to make them do so well.  I even think that some of them wish they were in our shoes.  In some ways, I could see that.  I do enjoy hearing [...]

There are no do overs in life and there are definitely no do overs as a parent. We only get one shot at getting this parenting thing right. However, this doesn’t mean we can’t take a moment to reflect on how we would parent differently given the opportunity. In this article, I want to take [...]

When you are a parent, you sometimes have to pride to the side in order to support your child(ren).  Sometimes you just have to get downright embarrassing to show them how much you care for, love, and support them.  You have to decide that the long term benefits of your child knowing that you support [...]

You may be thinking brainwashing your child is a bad idea, but hear me out. It has its advantages if you give it a moment to sink in. Wouldn’t you like for your children to follow a wonderful path in life, even if it isn’t exactly as you might have planned it? Sure you would [...]

What do most students do when they get home? The answer to that question is very simple: get inside, get changed, check the pantry and kitchen for food and drinks, lay down somewhere and watch TV for hours on end. That answer goes for whether they have homework or not. My favorite question to follow [...]

When did the change happen from when parents and teachers worked together to parents wanting to fight the teachers?  In previous generations, teachers were held in such high esteem.  Now, they are looked at as the enemies.  Parents used to be able to threaten their children with telling their teachers if they did something bad [...]

Many would see this title and automatically assume that this will be about the children having to earn our trust.  If that was you, you’re incorrect.  I actually want to focus on the importance of our children trusting us.  I am a firm believer that I’m not here to be my children’s “friend” but as [...]

As a parent, you have to be your child’s #1 fan.  This isn’t just for sports, but also for academics.  You have to believe in your child’s abilities because you know him/her better than anyone else.  And because of that, you shouldn’t allow anyone else to set the standards for them.  This was a lesson [...]

We’ve known for years that we had very intelligent children.  It’s obvious when you look at their report cards and progress reports.  But I don’t think that’s the measure of a “smart” person.  Intelligence is what you learn in the books but being smart is the ability to use your knowledge.  Although we support and [...]