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Hey Parents! AI is Here to Stay! Now What?

Hey Parents! AI is Here to Stay! Now What?

Technology can make parenting easier. From AI-wellness trackers that monitor sleep and screen time to merged schedules, this uncharted adventure is both exciting and overwhelming. According to a study from Common Sense Media, 63% of parents say they rely on technology to help their kids learn, and the numbers are only going up. But how do we make sure children are using AI tools in beneficial ways without replacing human connection, skill building and authenticity?

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Life Feeling Out of Control? Try the CIA Method.
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Life Feeling Out of Control? Try the CIA Method.

in these increasingly uncertain times, the CIA Method is a go-to tool for most of my clients. People are feeling less and less in control of the environment, financial markets/cost of living, technology, health crises, politics and more. It is easy to feel powerless and overwhelmed, neither of which is beneficial. It is important and strategic to, instead, access the energy, creativity and motivation needed to find solutions.

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Tackling Procrastination … Can’t It Wait?

Tackling Procrastination … Can’t It Wait?

Procrastination thrives on avoidance. But what if you flipped the script and focused on taking action, no matter how small? Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a psychologist and founder of Therapy for Black Girls, emphasizes the importance of breaking tasks into manageable steps. “Start where you are,” she says. “Sometimes, the smallest step forward is enough to create momentum.”

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Raising Focused Kids in a Distracted World: How Can I Help My Child With Executive Functioning?
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Raising Focused Kids in a Distracted World: How Can I Help My Child With Executive Functioning?

How to help your kids focus in a distracted world? Is homework causing big problems at home? Social media, gaming and YouTube scrolling leads to increased distractability in students. This blog provides tips on how to help your child develop greater focus and executive functioning skills. We look at: goal setting, planning and flexible thinking, all of which result in greater student success.

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