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Develop perseverance and push through challenges
Who knew mathematicians attended conferences to discuss the complexities of their field? Graduate student, Lisa Piccirillo went to one two...
Focus on the 16 Habits of Success, not test scores and rankings
So often, our kids are measured by how they perform on tests and where they rank among their peers in...
Model goal setting with SMART goals
We’re in a unique position right now — balancing work and family in ways we never have before. Kids naturally...
"...he chose cooking. I had to fight my inner demons that said "that's for girls"
The local community college has a Saturday Kids to Kollege program. They offer classes for 5 – 14 year olds....
Should I let my kid be bored?
“I’m so bored. There’s nothing to do.”Sweeter words have yet to be spoken, because being bored actually opens up a...
WOOP at Home parenting activity
WOOP at Home is an activity to help your kid find and fulfill wishes that are important to them. WOOP...
Self-Directed Learning Cycle parenting tool
Goal-setting is an essential skill that helps people of all ages pursue interests, develop essential skills, find purpose, and contribute...
WOOP it up: help your kid fulfill their dreams
Have you ever heard the old adage that positive thinking is the key to success? While it’s well-intentioned advice, research...
Instead of micromanaging, let your kid manage
After several weeks of shelter-in-place, you may feel like you’ve got this work/school-at-home thing down. But when your kid powers...
Use intrinsic motivators to motivate your kid from the inside out
“Kids who are intrinsically motivated engage in a behavior because it’s personally rewarding. They like doing it.”Are you bribing your...
Build your kid’s independence with ‘I Do, We Do, You Do’
As parents, we can help our kids gain the self-directed learning skills they need by helping them break things down...
Help your kids set daily goals - keep it simple
Successful people will tell you that the ability to do meaningful and ambitious goal-setting has been the key to their...
The future of education: The false promise of standardized tests
"Picasso would never have gotten into Stanford's visual arts program unless he had fantastic SAT scores."- Todd Rose, Co-founder and...
The future of education: Your kid is not average
This spring, school districts across the country did something once thought unthinkable. They canceled their annual high-stakes standardized testing due...
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