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How to Convince Teens to Stay in School
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the number of teenagers who drop out of high school is around 8 percent. That means that for every 1,000 out-of-work individuals, 80 are facing an already difficult-to-crack job market without even the most basic education. Parents and teachers can unite to convince these kids, one by one, that staying in school is the best choice for their future success and happiness.
Trying to Convince My Kids That Books are Better Than Nooks!
It is time to celebrate – my little guy has hit a huge milestone. He is reading!
My Daughter is Convinced She’s Multilingual
A little girl and her family are coming to stay with the neighbors, my mother-in-law announced to Ava. Shes from another country and doesnt speak English.
Parent Burnout: Top 3 Ways to Thrive with Community Support
Authors: Dr. Eve Loren Goldstein and Danielle Matthew, LMFT It was Friday morning, the end of one of those typical exhausting weeks of work and weeknight commitments. The last thing I wanted to do was to squeeze in one more obligation, but I saw on my calendar "coffee with the principal" at my child’s school. …
How to Achieve Balance
If pressed to name only one thing for which modern moms are not given enough credit, I’d say it’s their circus skills. At a minimum, mothers regularly find themselves juggling the emotional and physical well-being of one or more children; ringleading a household and all activities occurring within and without; playing the clown for an…