Set Reasonable Expectations & Watch Your Kids Soar

What does raising the bar look like for you?  What expectations do you have for your children? Setting high expectations is a good thing, as long as the bar isn't out of reach. Some of the students I teach have trouble with organization and keeping track of assignments.  Meetings with Read More

Get Cooperation When You Turn A "Don't" Into A 'Do"

We often tell our kids what not to do, when our goal actually is for them to do it differently, or better.  Our parents probably did the same with us. We're so used to the negative language. * Don't leave your clothes on the floor. * ...

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Lose The Lecture With Kids

You know when you're lecturing.  You can see it on your child's face. Or in the eye-rolling.  Or in the sigh.  They know what's coming after the first few sentences, proabably after the first few words. But you keep going ...

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Financial Literacy For Kids: Not Just About The Money

Now, more than ever, our kids need to know the value of a dollar (or peso, Euro, or yen).  In this time of what many would call the 'age of entitlement', knowing how to earn, save, and yes, how to spend, their money is crucial. It can be an allowance or a job, but there should be ...

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How To Raise Expectations For Kids & Get Results

What does raising the bar look like for you?  What expectations do you have for your children? Setting high expectations is a good thing, as long as the bar isn't out of reach. Some of the students I teach have trouble with organization and keeping track ...

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