If you didn’t know, my son Sydney is homeschooled. If you did, here’s an update. We started homeschooling during a time when COVID, anxiety, and ADHD made traditional school nearly impossible for him. He loved the idea of school but started to feel like he was the problem—and I couldn’t let that happen. School should build our kids up, not leave them unpacking years of stress in their 20s. So we took a leap, focused on rebuilding his confidence, mental resilience, and sense of self. Years ago, I read that drumming could help kids with ADHD. I signed him up for lessons, and today? He plays drums, bass, and sings. This weekend, Sydney performed with two bands—and watching him grab the mic to sing Iron Man by Black Sabbath had me in tears. 🎶 He’s come so far. From struggling with confidence to playing on stage in front of thousands this summer. Now, he’s leading the charge to go back to school his way—applying to a music and arts-focused school, writing his own essays, and showing up...