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Time & Life Management
10 steps to better To Do lists
Recently, I came across a list that I wrote when I was in middle school (and which I tweaked while in 9th-grade): “My perfect husband.” I was pleasantly surprised that my husband, John, met most of the requirements from my list. The items that he did not meet are no longer important to me. Or I now, realize that they are not necessary for a good relationship. For example, I wanted to … [Read More...]
For Parents
Does homework matter? What does the research say?
Homework is back! Many parents have asked me questions about homework time. Children do not want to do homework. Parents want them to do homework because they feel that it makes them responsible, helps them learn, and because the teacher assigned it. Some parents report that homework time negatively affects their relationship with their children. Children report that they are too tired to do their … [Read More...]
For Educators
Children are being encouraged to BYOD, bring your own device to school
During the summer of 2012, I learned that our local school districts were moving towards a Bring Your Own Device policy (BYOD). Children are being encouraged to BYOD. I was thrilled about the idea. I love learning about and trying new technologies. I knew that there are some things that technology could do to enhance my children's learning in and out of school. The video below is from College … [Read More...]
Guiding Principle
Make others feel important in conversation by saying their name
It is proper that we make others feel important during conversation? You can make others feel important in conversation by saying their name. Have you ever talked with someone who would say your name often during conversation? I do not do this much. It does not feel natural to me. But when others say my name during conversation, I tend to feel that they, more than others, are fully focused on … [Read More...]
Maestros y Padres
¿Es importante la tarea? ¿Qué dice la investigación?
¡La tarea ha surgido de nuevo! Algunos padres me han preguntado sobre la importancia de la tarea y sobre cuánto tiempo deberían dedicar sus hijos a la tarea. Los niños suelen no querer hacer la tarea. Los padres quieren que sus hijos cumplan con las tareas porque sienten que les ayuda a hacerse responsables, les ayuda a aprender y porque la maestra lo ha asignado. Algunos padres dicen que el … [Read More...]
Inspiration
“A child is a gift parents give to themselves, forever expecting the child to be grateful.” ~ Robert Brault
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