I was getting ready for work this morning when this story came on the Today Show about a woman in North Dakota handing out something a little different to kids on Halloween. The story was prepped in a way that you figured they were talking about someone giving out apples or dental floss or something […]
2 Things Your Kid Should Learn in School
We all know schools go crazy over setting curriculum. But, what exactly are they trying to accomplish? More often than not, they are strictly looking to teach what’s needed in order to meet appropriate benchmarks, standardized tests, or standards of learning. Often teachers will focus strictly on the material needed for the class to “pass” […]
One Surprising Study Method Your Kids Should Explore
The other day I walked in the house from a long day at the office and saw my youngest daughter on the couch with books laying around her. I said “hi”, she said “hi.” I put my bag down then heard her start saying something else. Except this time, it was much longer and I […]
From Cool to Questionable
I’ve always been cool. I have pictures when I was a toddler rockin’ purple pants. You can’t rock purple pants unless you’re cool. I used to wear leather jackets in elementary school. I wore sunglasses, sometimes when I didn’t need to. I feathered my hair and stuck the big handled comb in the back pocket […]
School System Monitors Students’ Social Media
Messages, posts, updates, pictures, videos, and other data streams roll non-stop on social networks every second of every minute of every day. One of the largest contributors of this digital information is kids, specifically teens. There’s really no way you could keep up with the conversation if you wanted to. No way you could tie […]
Top 5 Unwritten Rules of the Road
My daughter recently started driving. This is obviously a significant moment in our lives and something for which I have mixed emotions. While I’m looking forward to her having the independence to drive herself places (and the bonus of me not having to), I also have apprehension and worry as she hits the road. It’s […]
Binders Keepers – 6 Ways to Keep Kids Organized for School
As kids start to get back to school and assignments start to mount, it’s important to establish strategies that allow them to stay ahead of the curve. This post was a result of trying to help my kids last year during final exams. During that time, it became abundantly clear I needed to reinforce a […]
36 Things Every Parent Needs to Tell Their Kids
Here is a list of 36 things every parent should say to their kid, preferably more than once. Each of these words and phrases may be simple in structure, but can be substantial when received by your kids. 1. I love you This one is pretty self explanatory, but needs to be said. And, it […]
Could Your Kid be the Next Internet Mogul?
Kids and the Virtual Economy – A Blessing and a Curse I was in a discussion yesterday with a colleague at work and it got me thinking. We covered a gamut of topics as we moved from one area of conversation to the next. During our talk he started to reflect on the days when […]
Can You Focus?
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus” – Mark Twain Focus. Something that escapes most of us. For entrepreneurs trying to start a business online, grow your social presence, or build a platform, it can be your downfall. By nature, you are a beast with a wandering mind and […]
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