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Why a Strengths-Based Coaching Model Works

“You are unique and if that is not fulfilled, then something has been lost." Our origin story is tenderly wrapped up within that quote above. Thanks for letting us share the “why behind the why.”

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“I didn’t know what I was good at.” RXBar CEO Peter Rahal shares how Strength-Based Focus Was Crucial to His Success.

How entrepreneur and millionaire Peter Rahel discovered his strengths—amidst a learning difference diagnosis and failing report cards—which propelled him to success.

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3 Tips to Avoid the COVID Slide

A recent Scholastic study of children in 3rd-5th grades also showed that students lost, on average, about 20 percent of their school-year gains in reading and 27 percent of their school-year gains in math during summer break. Add COVID and virtual learning to the mix and w're expecting that number to increase. Read on for 3 tips you can implement today to help your student avoid the COVID slump.

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Rainy Day Activities

It seems like this rain is never-ending! Still, rainy days call for cozy nights in--and opportunities to tackle your to-do list. Take a look at items your student can tackle (including ways to bond as a family). More ideas on our social media!

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Developing a Game Plan to Conquer the ACT and SAT

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Ben Franklin got it right. Developing a preparation plan for standardized testing can keep you and your student on top of logistics and offer more flexibility (and less headaches!) throughout the high school season. Learn more about 2018-2019 testing dates and how to determine the best timeframe for your student.

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It's National Ice Cream Day: Some Treats to Start the School Year Strong

We hope that you’re out enjoying #NationalIceCreamDay to the fullest, but we can’t help but think that the start of another school year is just around the corner. Today, we shared are some tips and tricks you can start implementing to make the transition just that much easier!

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What Kind of Parent Are You?

Just like most things these days, parenting styles have become more and more specific—and thus, have resulted in additional labels to categorize parenting methods in this generation. In the classroom, I had a front row seat to the different personalities of parents and had the opportunity to aggregate this anecdotal research to determine classroom success. The results may shock you.

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Digital Minimalism: What It Is and Why You Need to Start Adopting It--NOW

The App Store is coming for our souls. Anxiety is on the rise as teens are more stressed now than at any other documented period in history. What your phone and social media use has to do about it—and how to adopt a permanent healthy and intentional lifestyle to get it under control.

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Gretchen Rubin on Reframing: How We Can Shape Others' Perspectives by the Way We Speak

Gretchen Rubin’s “Happier” Podcast is one of my favorites. In a recent episode, Gretchen unpacks a sweet reminder on how reframing a situation and conversation can have lasting, positive results in the lives of our students. Take 5 and listen to it today!

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WLG 12 Days of Christmas

Whitehead Learning Group’s 12 days of Christmas is here! With the finish line of another semester squarely in sight, sometimes it's tempting to push aside studying for sugar cookies and test prep for tinsel. We are thrilled to share 12 research-backed tips that help you unwrap your child's gifts--the passions, interests, strengths, and learning style that make them unique.

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A Happier Labor Day: How to Ensure Your Student Has the Best Year Yet

To create a happier Labor Day for yourself this year, treat the holiday as a “reset.” Akin to making New Years resolutions, reflect on the symbolism of new beginnings, fresh starts, and purposefulness that Labor Day—and the unofficial start of the school year-- also brings.

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