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5 ways to stop procrastination before it starts

Starting something, anything, is hard. How often have you hit the snooze button so you could put off starting your day for a few more minutes? It is easier to procrastinate than to start a task. Covid-19 restrictions are creating a world where everyone lacks the energy and enthusiasm they need to get work done. …

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Motivation: The only way that works! Guaranteed!

There is only one way to help kids who are unmotivated.  Despite what others say. Read on to find out what it is. I have just read an article that I thought might teach me something.  It was titled ’10 Ways to Motivate your Child’.  ‘Wow’ I thought, maybe there are some ways that I …

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Learning pods: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!

Learning Pods happen when a small group of parents get together to employ a teacher for their children.  These pods are seen as an answer to the concerns many parents have about children going back to school while Covid-19 is still active.   Think one room schoolrooms from the past! Schools are about to reopen and …

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How to guarantee your child’s success in school

Let me tell you a story.  A true story. When I was working with small groups of struggling students in an inner city school the nearest classroom to my small ‘closet’ belonged to a class of multicultural kindergarten children.  The energy in that room was amazing.  Despite language and cultural differences, the teacher made all …

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