by Rich Patterson | Nov 15, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience
School Conversations with Kids Would you say yes or no to this statement: I talk with my child about school, help with schoolwork, and attend school events. As a former school administrator, I noticed that parents seldom speak with their kids about school. They...
by Rich Patterson | Oct 16, 2019 | Encouragement, Teenagers
Tips for Teens: Three Things for Success I have been writing a series on Tips for Teens. These tend to come in threes and are things that teens can start doing immediately. Parents can suggest them to their young person or read this blog, as the information is...
by Rich Patterson | Sep 20, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience, Teenagers
What Kids Need: Homework There is a movement in schools today where teachers do not assign homework. They give the kids time to do it all in class, or so they say. But what is the value of doing homework? Is there a value? I believe that there is value in doing...
by Rich Patterson | Sep 11, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience, Teenagers
What Kids Need: Educational Aspiration The Bureau of Labor Statistics data on Measuring the Value of Education states that a person with less than a high school education earns an average of $500 a week! You absolutely cannot live with any degree of effectiveness on...
by Rich Patterson | Sep 9, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience
What Kids Need: Achievement Motivation Without an adult role model encouraging kids to learn new things and make discoveries, they can quickly lose their drive to learn and do their best in school. Teachers can promote this asset in kids’ lives by relating...
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