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Executive Functions

How to Retain More Students to Graduation: Embed Success Science

Samiha is a college freshman. Despite coming from a home with limited financial resources, Samiha was able to develop her artistic talents through part-time work in a local shop where she made weekly changes to the display window. With the help of a school counselor Samiha created an art portfolio and was accepted to a...
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What Is Positive Education?

Learning is challenging, especially for students with attention, organization and special learning needs. It’s not about happiness all the time. Positive Education doesn’t mean that you will be happy the whole time that you are learning, either. Instead, it is the scientific study and application of research findings from Positive Psychology and other related areas to education...
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Smart Is What You Do

Go back to school looking great, inside and out. Personalized One-to-One Tutoring and Coaching for All Ages Writing, Orton-Gillingham Reading, Math Skills Executive Function, Attention, Learning Challenges Essay In A Day for College Applications ​ Don’t be disappointed–Popular times fill up quickly! Call Now to Pick Your Schedule Leave Details or Send Message Thank you for...
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Flourish Through Parenting Challenges With Your 5 Superpowers

Whether your student needs more focus, organization or skills, we can help you leverage strengths to meet challenges. Perspective–Take the long view. Learn how most high-risk children display resilience and develop into normal, happy adults. Authenticity–Be honest with yourself. Were you always a perfectly behaved and motivated student? Parents tell us that the bumps along their way have...
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How to Criticize for Positive Results: Really!

Yesterday a 20-something client of mine who I’ll call Allison arrived at the office in tears. Her boss at the retail establishment where she works had called her out in front of a customer. It was not just embarrassing but confusing for the young woman since the supervisor ended her criticism by saying, “I’m just...
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