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The key to having your kids help out at home

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:40:02 GMT

Taking out the trash needs to be done, but do you need your son to do it? When kids hear their parents say, “I need you to…” what they hear is, “Mom wants me to…”.

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Holiday Festivity or Frustration - You choose

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:11:01 GMT

Two tips for an enjoyable holiday season with your family.

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Did you connect with your TEAM?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:57:00 GMT

The past two weeks brought me to middle school parents in Las Vegas, NV and then to Maryland where I spoke to parents with kids of all ages. Many of the same concerns. All enthusiastic and passionate about helping their kids.

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Did you connect with your TEAM?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:48:01 GMT

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Creating a morning routine for an incredible day

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:32:00 GMT

A late alarm clock or a few extra taps on the snooze button can set your child back valuable minutes in the morning. Use the strategy from today’s show so that you can hit the ground running tomorrow.

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Praise your child's effort and the achievement

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:39:00 GMT

The words, “good job” have become cliché among parents today, following such everyday tasks as getting out of bed and eating breakfast.

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Praise that has value

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:47:01 GMT

Without the presence of real challenge in their lives, kids begin to settle for merely surviving and expect praise for doing it. Focus your praise on acknowledging the effort that comes with challenging achievements.

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Middle school progress reports, cause for celebration?

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:07:00 GMT

Progress reports are scheduled to arrive midway through the first academic quarter at most middle schools. Celebrate achievement or take time to review and restate academic expectations for the remaining portion of the quarter.

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Minimizing Distraction and Maximizing Your Child’s Focus

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:10:01 GMT

Removing distractions is the key component to maximizing focus while trying to complete nightly homework. Middle schoolers face a growing load of academic responsibilities that require dedicated time, energy and focus.

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Frustration-free middle school homework

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:17:02 GMT

Without a plan, middle schoolers and parents find themselves continually frustrated by nightly homework assignments. Use the 3-step system from today’s show for frustration-free evenings.

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Tips for the new middle school parent

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:03:03 GMT

Where did the time go? It seems like yesterday when he was headed off to kindergarten, and now the bus to middle school whisks him away for most of the day. Jumping into your new role as a middle school parent takes practice.

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Show #220 – Getting to Know Your Middle School Teachers

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:15:01 GMT

So you survived day 1 of your middle school year. Congratulations! Now, focus your energy and effort on building a rock solid relationship with each middle school teacher on the schedule.

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Show #219 – Middle School 1st day, 1st week, 1st month tips

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:01:02 GMT

If you missed the 1st Day Tips show watch it here: http://bit.ly/wuFed. Today I share my top tips for families making the transition back into the new school year.

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What parents don’t understand about Middle Schoolers

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:49:00 GMT

Candid quotes from New York Magazine in their interviews with today’s middle school children. Two quotes stood out in support of changing a parent’s role from manager to coach during the middle school years.

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Show #217 –Middle School 1st Day tips for kids and parents

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:59:00 GMT

Three of my top tips for an incredible first day of middle school. Parents need the support as much as the kids so I included three tips for parents too. Congratulations on making the transition to middle school-one of life’s greatest achievements.

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Show #216 – Stafford Middle School Goes the Extra Mile. Brilliant!

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:18:00 GMT

Robin Scott, principal at Stafford middle school in Frisco, Texas leads her staff in home visits for each of the school’s incoming sixth grade students.

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Show #215 – Making the most of Meet the Teachers Night

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:11:01 GMT

Three ideas for building solid parent relationships with middle school teachers at Meet the Teachers Night.

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Show #214 – Tired of saying, “How many times have I told you?”

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:11:00 GMT

Dr. Justin Carter comes back to the show to share his ideas on how parents can anticipate their child’s behavior and then use this information to set realistic expectations for the coming year.

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Show #213 – “Is your child anxious about school starting?”

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:54:03 GMT

Heading back to school after a summer of fun doesn’t bring a smile to many faces, but the reluctance some children have can cause extreme anxiety. How can parents help the overly anxious child make a smooth transition back into the school year this fall?

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Show #212 – “Budget-minded Back to School Shopping”

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:41:00 GMT

Yesterday’s call from a reporter on the topic budget-minded back to school shopping prompted today’s show on the very same topic. With the four top strategies from today’s show you can save time, money and frustration.

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