School Success Starts at Home

School Success Starts at Home

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Studies have shown that children are more successful in school when parents support their children’s learning at home. Cruise back to school with these tips designed to reinforce learning at home. Get ready! 1. Designate a place for homework to be done. Most families choose to have their children work at the kitchen table. Make sure […]

5 Tips for Raising a Truly Confident Kid

5 Tips for Raising a Truly Confident Kid

Kelly Greenawalt, mother of four and author of the Princess Truly book series, knows that confidence matters just as much as ability.  Confident kids have higher self-esteem and are more likely to try new things. They do better in school and they carry that self-confidence into adulthood. In her newest book, Princess Truly in I am Truly, Kelly […]

The Power of Body Language – Amy Cuddy Video

This Ted talk is a much watch for anyone with kids- especially girls. The speaker is Dr. Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist at Harvard Business School. Her research focuses on stereotyping, emotions, behavior, and the power of our body language. In the following Ted talk she talks about how you can raise your self-confidence, and […]

Get Your Child Reading – It’s Easier Than You Think

Get Your Child Reading – It’s Easier Than You Think

It’s time to send the kids back to school, and as many of you know, that means buying new clothes and shoes, registration fees, and going to ten different stores looking for clear poly dividers with side pockets. Even though we are all busy, encouraging your child to read a little bit every day is […]