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Involvement in Extracurricular Activities
According to a study by the National Center for Education Statistics, students who take part in extracurricular activities are three times as likely to make higher grades in math and reading than kids who don’t. In addition to academic benefits, students also get an opportunity to experience teamwork, learn new skills and make friends through after-school activities. From middle school through college, opportunities for student participation in extracurricular activities vary widely to accommodate student interests.
Marissa Mayer On Work, Motherhood And Prioritizing
As a new mother and relatively new CEO of Yahoo!, Marissa Mayer knows a thing or two about the work-life juggle.At the Dreamforce Conference in San Francisco this week, she sat down withSalesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff, who asked her how she manages to do it all – family, work and community involvement. Im glad it looks like that, Mayer laughed.But the real secret to juggling it all, she said, is to be …
Transforming Lives: The Inspiring Story of Bithiah’s Family Services
Bithiah’s Family Services, a charity dedicated to the aid of those in foster care and their needs. As the holiday season is here, it’s natural to reflect on all which we are thankful for. For many of us, this includes family, friends, and the comfort of a stable home. However, this is not the…
5 Ways To Teach Your Kids To Be Thankful This Thanksgiving
A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues. – CiceroGratitude – or a lack thereof – is something all parents encounter during the process of raising children. At some point or other, what mother hasn’t looked on with horror as her child blurted out a variant of, I dont like this! Its not what I wanted for my birthday! or worried that her kids took …
The Best Sports for Kids With ADHD
While teachers, counselors, therapists and doctors often advise that children with ADHD get involved in sports, the fact is these children can experience many challenges in doing so. According to the “ADDitude” magazine article “Game On: Picking Sports for ADHD Children,” children can be their worst enemies during sports, losing focus, getting frustrated, failing to strategize and not interacting appropriately. Find a sport that challenges your child with ADHD but also supports his developmental needs.