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5 Habits to Increase Joyful Productivity While Working from Home

During this unprecedented time, the majority of employers have moved to encourage #WTH (working from home). With parents now balancing working with supervising academic time and supporting digital learning platforms, it can be a difficult time to navigate. Below, I’ve included 5 daily habits to implement joyful productivity while working from home.

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Parenting in the Age of Coronavirus

These times are unprecedented. News sources are running 24/7 with continuous updates. All of this uncertainty can spike anxiety in our children and students who are learning to navigate this “new normal.” We’ve curated some fantastic resources on talking to your child and teen during the age of COVID-19

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7 Things I'm Currently Loving

One of my favorite reads from others’ little corners of the Internet is when they share their favorite items—be it books, restaurants, or Amazon buys. Today, I just thought I would do the same. This month, I’m highlighting 7 items that have found their way to my favorites list. From books and podcasts to emails and a local Atlanta hot spot, read on for the 7 things that are “sparking joy."

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Your Child as a Hero

Sadly, in today’s broken educational world, our children are rarely seen as the “hero.” Instead, they’re labeled—by their SAT scores, their ERB marks, their CRCT data, their Georgia Milestones percentages, and their ACT superscores. Today’s students are categorized by their learning deficiencies, disabilities, and inadequacies. They’re grouped by their modifications, diagnoses, and accommodations. They’re classified by their IEPs and their FWIPs. Classrooms should be different. Teaching should be different. Learning should be different.

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"What Time is the Three O'Clock Parade?" An Introduction to Whitehead Learning Group

Every business wants to provide exemplary customer service. Yet sometimes, we fall short of truly understanding how best to serve our clients. Disney cast members are frequently asked “What time is the three o’clock parade?” The answer, "Three o'clock," by the way, is the wrong answer.  Why?  Because that is not really what guests are asking.  Rather, guests are asking: “When do I need to find a spot to watch?  Exactly what time does it pass by right here?  Where is the best place to watch?  Where will my kids be able to best see the parade?”

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