A Way to Learn

Parenting has to be one of the most challenging things. A few years ago I attended a talk where Lorena Seidel spoke about parent child connection, importance of family routines, setting expectations and having the right mindset. I was inspired by her method and it truly changed me the way I approach parenting and discipline to this day.

Working with teenagers made me realize how big of a role family dynamic plays in child's confidence, resilience, and academic success. I reached out to Lorena to see if she would speak for families I work with to offer insight into how to navigate challenges at home. I am thrilled to share this in person parenting event that will take place tonight at 7:30 pm in Wilton!

Please see more information attached and the link for registration below. I hope you can join me!
http://www.lorenaseidel.com/parenting-talk/

Check out this informative podcast from the incredible Dr. Dawn Matera!

Episode 126: Laying the Groundwork for Life After High School — The Neurodiversity Podcast School’s out in much of the world, and next year marks a dramatic lifestyle change for college-bound students.

The textbooks, remember those? What happened to reading the textbooks?

Every year, less and less students are coming to sessions with their textbooks. This year, many students arrive with just their computers. Of course times have changed. But is the move towards online learning and in particular reading digital material really for the best of the learner? I have to wonder.

Compiled research from 33 studies tells us the following:
- 29 out of 33 laboratory studies revealed that students learn more from paper
- Learning from paper was significantly improved on nonfiction material but made almost no difference on fiction (so go ahead and keep reading the novels on kindle!)
- No difference in reading time between the two formats
- Screen readers over estimated their reading comprehension abilities while paper readers were much more accurate in self-judgment (such an important finding! Students are most likely putting in a lot less effort reading material on the screen and need to be taught to stop often and check their comprehension!)

While we continue to encourage students to read paper whenever possible, we have to also work on addressing how to read screens in a way that is more efficient as we question how much longer the textbooks will be used in education.

For a full study, check out the link:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1467-9817.12269

We doubt and question our abilities constantly. Here is an important reminder that mindset is transformational and change must start within. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Academic coaching is one of the best interventions for students of average to near-average capabilities because unlike tutoring, learning and executing on the goal setting process and self management is valuable not only for academics but for life beyond school. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In order for students to make progress, the program has to be individualized and tailored to strengths, weaknesses and each student’s specific needs. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Happy Teacher’s Day to all the teachers out there who dedicate their lives to educating and empowering others. A special thank you to our tutors and coaches who share their knowledge and wisdom with our students and who inspire everyone around them. Thank you for all that you do!

So incredibly grateful for the beautiful days we’ve been having. Students are less tense, and just happier. Summer feels so close.
Deficiency in Vitamin D is often linked to higher levels of depression and anxiety. Supplementation of Vitamin D is said to increase happiness, self esteem and as a result productivity. So here is a reminder to get outside and take your Vitamin D!

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While there are self regulation strategies that might be helpful to increase motivation, discipline can not be overlooked. Working on discipline by establishing routines and habits can help one with motivation. Childhood and adolescence are the key stages for habit formation. If students are not practicing important skills and habits at this time, they are losing a chance to build these skills when their brains are programmed to do that. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is the reason why many families choose to invest in coaching. It provides an opportunity to guide students develop habits that will help them beyond school. Once keystone habits are formed, student is well on their way to achieve their potential. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When things get difficult, but one has discipline, failure is not an option.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here is to strong women - may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Happy International Women’s Day to all the beautiful women out there!💐⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What’s on your night stand?

To become an eternal learner, I am making a commitment this month of not going to sleep until I have learned something.

Starting with this book by Jim Kwik who is a renowned brain coach working with top achievers - actors, athletes, CEOs and super achievers to unlock their true limitless powers. Kwik has an incredible story of being known as the “boy with the broken brain” who made it his life long commitment to learning tactics and strategies of achieving his potential. He outlines the life- changing secret of learning how to learn and the impact that it has on our limiting beliefs, success and living a truly exceptional life. 

Can’t wait to share what I am learning! 
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