IT’S January, so it might seem a bit soon to be thinking ahead to September, but if you have a child starting school this year NOW is the time to start planning. Nursery will have the educati…
How do you keep ahead of the competition? The late Apple Founder Steve Jobs said it best: "Some people say,
Learn how to plan ahead and get better at using your time wisely in life, business, and in your homestead.
About the author: Ari Allyn-Feuer has a PhD in bioinformatics and is a principal data scientist at a major pharmaceutical company. He develops lifesaving drugs for a living. Recently we published a framework for thinking about the COVID-19 pandemic, including the six levels of the pandemic from 0 to 5, the three forces that can
The first thing to keep in mind is that there is no point in agonizing over your performance in the fall semester. This is especially relevant to first years, as it is particularly difficult to avoid doing this when no one has any idea how they did yet. But regardless of what year you’re in, you have no control over your grades anymore at this point, so there is no point in running through every exam in your head or trying to predict where you will be on the curve.
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Just do it is a very important slogan, but following it is much different. Still, if we follow our action plan, we can accomplish our dreams!
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"If," written by manly writer Rudyard Kipling, is an amazingly insightful poem on the attributes of what makes a man a man.
Myths as rumors are often untrue and exasperate any situation. This is the case with the college admissions process as so many students and parents hear things that are just not the case.
The Busy Beaver Author/Illustrator: Nicholas Oldland Interest Level: Ages 3-7 From the Book Jacket: There once was a beaver who was so busy that he didn't always think things through. After finding himself on the wrong side of a falling tree one day, the beaver begins to see the error of his careless ways. He's eager to set things right, but will his friends and neighbors believe he's truly changed behavior? Why It's On My Bookshelf: When working with the littles, I don't know how many times I have heard myself say, "Whoa. I need another book on self-control." The kiddos can never get enough coaching in this area. We've got high standards for students and if you have kids who are challenged with impulse control - it's so important to build positive language with them. This one introduced the words "think things through." We had fun figuring out what that means and how it applies to a kid's life. Just like the old saying 'think before you speak' - we also need to Think Before We Act! OH, No, George! Author/Illustrator: Chris Haughton Interest Level: Ages 4 and Up From the Book Jacket: George is a dog with all the best intentions. But when George spies a delicious cake sitting on the kitchen table, his resolve starts to waver. You see, George loves cake...What will George do? Chris Haughton's fetchingly funny story and vibrant, retro illustrations are sure to lure dog lovers of all ages - and anyone who has ever met a temptation too good to resist. Why It's On My Bookshelf: This book is seriously cute. I haven't developed a huge lesson out of it yet but I've been reading it to K-2 grades. I've brought along my impulsive puppy puppet for discussion. He is a fan favorite. George has some serious self-control issues when his owner leaves the house. It's a fun story and the students got a kick out of it. We also talked about what an, "Oh No" moment is in our lives and how we can be in control of our behavior especially when adults are not looking! So it's also a story about doing the right thing. Love. A Link to These Books:
Plenty of thinking ahead and clearly structured answers will help take the fear out of interviews. Steve Joy offers advice on 10 tough questions
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Anna Stewart shares the pros & cons of free range parenting. Read about the balance of protecting your child & letting them take risks on Empowering Parents.
We divide our days into smaller and smaller slivers of productive time, down to five-minute units of efficiency. We can no longer sit quietly and calmly without stimulation.
Knowing how to tell a good story is like having mind control. Alan Alda shares some incredible tips for captivating a crowd—or nailing your next job interview.
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“Despite my #ADHD, I was labeled “gifted” in school. I was ahead of my peers but got frustrated with the slow pace of the curriculum. It’s often referred to as “twice exceptional child syndrome” and was the reason I never got treated— despite lack of organizational/social skills.”
Sleep is integral to your overall health, and every small change can make a world of difference. Try these 3 simple tips for sleep filled nights every night.
From organising your pantry to taking the perfect selfie, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook are filled with helpful hacks to make your life easier. But these users have their own hilarious lifestyle tips.
