About Mike Yates

Mike Yates is an educator, entrepreneur, school consultant, poet, and public speaker living in Austin, Texas. He is working to re-think the way school is done by using technology to create more meaningful human moments.

Parenting

Why We Need to Give Parents the Benefit of the Doubt

By Mike Yates - 08/10/2020 - 9 minute read

Before you judge other parents, try giving them the benefit of the doubt. Parenting has its own set of challenges, and everyone handles things differently.

Parenting

5 Ways to Create Your Own Backyard Water Park

By Mike Yates - 08/05/2020 - 7 minute read

Create your own backyard waterpark with just a few inexpensive supplies. This is a great way to beat the heat with your family.

Parenting

How to Teach Kids to Solve Their Own Problems

By Mike Yates - 06/15/2020 - 9 minute read

I learned to solve my own problems by attending the School of Hard Knocks. At least that’s what my mom called it. Growing up, I …