Advising Sessions for Families

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I’m Cyndi Reitmeyer, founder and editor of BostonTechMom. I’ve researched, reviewed, and blogged about K-12 STEM after-school and summer programs for over a decade. In addition to my free website, I provide individualized consulting services to families who need help sorting through the rich array of available programs to find the right ones for their children. I also consult with not-for-profit organizations and education startups to help them develop their STEM programming.

I’ve now added a special service for parents—and even teens—who want to talk with me individually about their STEM needs and interests. These sessions are more informal and unstructured than my other family consulting services, which have a specific goal and result in a formal report and recommendations. I love working with families and sharing my insights from years of experience researching STEM programs for kids and teens. There’s nothing more exciting and empowering than a give-and-take conversation and brainstorming session about STEM possibilities!

An hourly STEM advisory session is a good fit for...

families seeking assistance assessing and selecting STEM options they’ve found on their own
parents or teens looking for specific ideas for after-school programs, summer camps, and other STEM enrichment activities
parents who have children with some STEM experience but aren’t sure what to do next and would like some direction
students who would like guidance on finding best-fit STEM programs and experiences for their particular interests
teens building their college application portfolio

How the session works

I speak with parents, the student, or parents together with their child or teen. We can schedule an online video meeting or a phone call: it’s your choice. Before the session, I’ll ask you to complete a questionnaire, and based on your answers, I will come prepared to answer questions, ask you and your child some clarifying or thought-provoking questions, discuss your needs, and brainstorm ideas. My hourly STEM consulting fee is $150 and must be paid by PayPal or Venmo before the meeting.

Next steps

Interested in scheduling a session? Get started by filling out the no-obligation questionnaire. It will help me understand what you are looking for and may spark more questions from me that will help us focus our conversation. I will respond after reviewing your form. Or contact me directly, and let’s talk about how I can help.

About BostonTechMom

Cyndi Reitmeyer is BostonTechMom’s founder and the person behind the articles and program listings. Her blog explores topics related to raising children who are comfortable, competent, capable, and confident around science, technology, engineering, and math—whether they’re headed for a STEM career or not.

A business professional for tech startups and the mother of two girls, Cyndi is committed to helping parents help their kids explore STEM from a young age. She searches for a spectrum of STEM opportunities that are hands-on, creative, and inclusive, and most important, FUN!