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Education Is An Investment

Posted on January 9, 2020January 6, 2020 by Ruth Hargrave

Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” Arne Duncan, US Secretary of Education, wrote the following article about how important it Read more about Education Is An Investment[…]

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More Z’s May Yield More A’s

Posted on January 6, 2020January 4, 2020 by Ruth Hargrave

When the Seattle School District delayed high school start times by an hour, students caught an extra 34 minutes of sleep per day, and their grades improved by about 5 Read more about More Z’s May Yield More A’s[…]

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6 Lucky Habits

Posted on December 29, 2019December 26, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

1. Work hard. 2. Complain less. 3. Teach others. 4. Share credit. 5. Show up on time. 6. Be responsible.

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Studies On Disability Emphasize Early Intervention

Posted on December 28, 2019December 25, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

Failing to identify and support students with learning disabilities early can have dire, long-term consequences. In a comprehensive 2019 analysis, researchers highlighted the need to provide interventions that align with Read more about Studies On Disability Emphasize Early Intervention[…]

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Cut the Arts at Your Own Risk

Posted on December 27, 2019December 24, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

Researchers warn that cutting arts programs in schools is a grave mistake. The arts programs provide cognitive, academic, behavioural, and social benefits that go far beyond simply learning how to Read more about Cut the Arts at Your Own Risk[…]

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To Remember Something, Draw It

Posted on December 23, 2019December 21, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

In an article from Youki Terada in a 2019 Education Research Highlights article, Terada states that research now shows that in order to remember something best, students should draw what Read more about To Remember Something, Draw It[…]

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Problem Solving in Relationships

Posted on December 22, 2019December 20, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

Whenever there is a problem in a relationship, there are a few key methods of problem solving. Firstly, empathize! Saying statements like, “I’ve noticed that … (neutral, don’t blame or Read more about Problem Solving in Relationships[…]

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Tell The Truth to Children

Posted on December 10, 2019December 7, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

Gavin McCormack posted an interesting article on telling the truth to children whenever possible. He says we often shield our children from the painful realities of the world. When we Read more about Tell The Truth to Children[…]

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Children Need to Organize Events On Their Own

Posted on December 8, 2019December 5, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

Gavin McCormack posted an interesting article about the importance of letting our children organize their own events on their own. He says that sometimes we, as adults, make the mistake Read more about Children Need to Organize Events On Their Own[…]

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Model Ideal Behaviour For Your Children & Youth

Posted on December 3, 2019November 30, 2019 by Ruth Hargrave

If you want your children and your youth to behave in a certain way, you have to model it for them. There is a famous quote by the author James Read more about Model Ideal Behaviour For Your Children & Youth[…]

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