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The Parent Perception Gap: Just How Engaged are Your Teens in School?
Do your teens struggle to stay engaged in school? Does their attention wander off in class, causing their grades to stumble? By middle school, many students lose some interest in school. Then as they move to high school, this disengagement only becomes more pronounced! Yet parents often remain unaware of its true extent. They have…
The Taylor Swift Super Bowl Backlash: An Opportunity to Be Kind
The Taylor Swift Super Bowl Backlash: An Opportunity to Be Kind. Growing up, football was a big deal in our household — my dad was an avid fan, always glued to the TV on game days. Me? Not so much. The excitement, the rules, the intensity — I just never really got into it. But this season was different.
How to Secure Strong Letters of Recommendation: Essential Tips for Success
Being solely GPA-oriented can be limiting because it often prioritizes grades over genuine learning, creativity, and personal growth. This is where strong letters of recommendation come in. Focusing only on GPA might lead to avoiding challenging courses or extracurricular activities that could offer valuable experiences and skills but might not guarantee top grades.
A Message from Parents to Teens: “You’re an extraordinary human being.”
“You’re an extraordinary human being.” These words were spoken to me by a peer recently. Throughout the day those words continued to chime in my ear. They were not just a casual compliment but a profound acknowledgment of my heart. At that moment, I felt a validation that surpassed any material gain. It made me…
Words Can Shape our Beliefs and Drive our Behavior
Words are powerful. Whether you write or speak them, they have an impact on you and others. They express feelings, share knowledge, and change a mood in an instant. Words are sparks that can light fires. Today, I want to encourage you to harness these sparks to change yourself. Author and coach Tony Robbins's said…