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Making Career Exploration For Kids Fun
Planning a career isn’t high on most children’s priority list. Still, most children dream of an exciting future. As parents we get the chance to plant and nurture the seeds of ambition that can help big childhood dreams blossom into lifelong passions. Career exploration for elementary students shouldn’t be a chore. Use these simple tactics […]
How to Overcome Test Anxiety: Strategies To Help
Have you ever felt your heart race and your palms sweat at the mere thought of an upcoming test? If so, you’re not alone. Test anxiety is a common obstacle that can hinder students from unleashing their full potential. In this article, we will delve into the world of test anxiety and equip you with […]
Is Life Today Easier For Children Than It Was In The Past?
Ever think about how much the world has changed just in the last 50 years? It seems everything is changing in leaps and bounds. The world that our children are growing up in is quite different from the world we grew up in. Sometimes it seems like childhood today compared to the past is easier. […]
Why Positive Discipline Techniques Are So Effective
These days many parents are tuned in to the fact that some forms of discipline are heavy handed. Harsh discipline can actually thwart the development of the child by undermining their confidence and weakening the parent-child connection. However, parents also know that all children can – and do – misbehave from time-to-time. Discipline is an […]
How To Raise Confident Kids: Self-Expression Is Key
Would you like to raise confident children? Most of us recognize confidence as a sign of positive, healthy trust in one’s self and think of confidence as an asset. We aspire to be confident and project confidence because it helps keep us and others from second guessing and doubting. One of the keys to raising […]
Are Your Kids Getting Too Much Screen Time? Try A Blackout Digital Detox
I often feel like this day and age is a fast-paced, real-time experiment for how technology will effect society. Computers and cell phones have become ubiquitous. If your parents wondered how TV screen time would effect their children, we have entered a whole new level! There are so many screens available and all able to […]