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Be Strong (Part 2): Bullying
A coward dies a thousand deaths. A child that is a victim of bullying can feel like they die thousands of deaths at the hands of a bully. Despite some of the new “expect the bystanders to help” programs taught in schools today, the only real way to end bullying is for the victim to face their fear and stand up to the bully directly. This may risk pain and humiliation, but is the only true way to put an end to the problem before it ruins one’s life.
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Be Strong (Part 1): You Must Act
Everyone is afraid of something. The strong act in spite of the fear. The weak cower because of the fear. Being timid breeds doubt and hesitation that not only weaken but also can be dangerous. The coward dies a thousand deaths. You must be strong.
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Bad Report Card? What To Do #8: Ask Questions
Sometimes a student tries their best but still receives a poor grade on their report card. Some questions to ask are:
Is the class too large for your student to get the individualized attention they may require?
Could the time of day of the class have an effect on your student? (For example: early morning, before lunch, or after gym)
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We often hear about how critical thinking is an important life skill and how it is now becoming the focus of math and English in school. There are many tricks parents can do to build students critical thinking skills. These methods will prepare your student for the new Common Core Standards. Over the next several posts, we will take a closer look at some easy ways to help children involve critical thinking daily.
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The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams.
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If you pursue happiness, it will elude you. If you focus on your family, the needs of others, your work, meeting new people and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.
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After the Newtown, CT school shootings, schools have had to beef up security. Besides cameras and locked doors, some schools are turning to a new controversial method to keep our kids safe. Some school systems are turning to ALICE (Alert-Lockdown-Inform-Counter-Evacuate) which is a training program offered by a Texas based company that promotes alternatives to staying put when a gunman enters a school. Tomorrow we will uncover details about this controversial program.
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There has been a push by some to extend the school day. They call it ELT (Extended Learning Time). There is a growing backlash from parents that in fact find this to be a bad idea. They maintain that longer school days cut into family time, sports, theater activities and tire out kids. Those promoting this idea tend to be wealthy philanthropy organizations with big ideas about education and trying to push their ideas on middle class families who are on the receiving end. Kids need a chance to unwind and have free play. A 6-7 hour school day is more than enough time to get everything done that they should be doing. What do you think?
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Every day is a new life to a wise man or woman.
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31 LIFE CHANGING POSTS IN 31 DAYS UPDATE: The response from you so far is overwhelming. There have been some great topics chosen. We will try to get them all in. Keep the suggestions coming! The marathon starts 10/1.
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