Monthly Archives: September 2011

Saying ‘No’

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Karyn

Saying no to our kids can be hard for a myriad reasons…we don’t want our kids to feel bad, we want to avoid power struggles, we don’t want to feel “rejection” from our kids, we want to avoid conflict.  But, as my … Continue reading →

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Opportunity Cost

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Karyn

Making decisions can be tough for kids.  Especially when they’re confronted with two very appealing choices.  I can go to my friend’s sleepover birthday party or attend the premiere to the new Harry Potter movie with my family. If they choose to go … Continue reading →

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Teacher Tip: Using Transitions to Reinforce Multiplication and Division Facts

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Karyn

The first in a series of elementary math videos: .

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How to Prepare Your Teen for Their First Interview

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Karyn

This is Ryan right before he left to go on his first interview for a busboy position at the local sandwich shop.  He was nervous.  Very nervous.  I knew he would be, so a few days before the interview we … Continue reading →

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