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Newsletter : Grandparents, Snow and Moon Edition
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” BB King
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Teaching Character is Your Job
We finally have fall weather in NJ, and I am enjoying, well, tolerating, being on the wet soccer field in 40-degree temperatures. I am watching a 4th grade soccer game that my 8th grader is refereeing. I always go to … Continue reading
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6 Resources to Motivate Your Kids to Funderstand
Hey parents, ever been in this position? You come home from a busy day. Your kids need help getting into their homework. OK, that was too polite. They have no homework motivation. Zero. And you want to scream. Wouldn’t it … Continue reading
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Being a Versatile Listener
Do you know anyone who takes 5 minutes to get to the juice of the story he’s trying to tell? Maybe you prefer story tellers who jump right into the meat of the story. Regardless of your preferences, everyone’s style … Continue reading
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Four Great Podcasts for Younger Kids
Sure, most podcast listeners know about Serial, TED Talks, and This American Life but what if you're interested in finding a podcast for the youngsters in your life? What do you suggest to them? Even better, what can you listen to together, as a family? The great thing is that… Read More
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Three Subjects To Teach Your Kids Before They Graduate (Because Their High Schools Won’t)
I’ll never forget sitting in my AP Government class one day, a few weeks after the 2008 financial crisis first hit. My teacher, usually bright and bubbly, seemed distracted and irritated. “Okay,” she said all of a sudden. “I’m really not supposed to do this, but I have to make… Read More
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A powerful key to better understanding: Make the core idea personal
There is a huge difference between knowing about a concept or process and really understanding it. This applies both to learning in school and in the real world, and applies to everything from finding out about marketing to studying the Constitution. The point that I want to discuss here is… Read More
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