Showing posts with label teens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label teens. Show all posts

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Friday, July 26, 2013

The Rebelution | a teenage rebellion against low expectations

Hey, teens! I thought you'd appreciate the Harris brothers belief that the teen years aren't to be wasted and that you have much to offer. Their challenge - in 100 days - do one hard thing each day. Here's a link to their worldwide reaching blog.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Stay Focused With StayFocusd For Google Chrome And Say Goodbye To Distractions

Thanks, Sam! For all of us (me included) who like to spend a bit of time looking around on the web. This tool will help us to stay focused . . . meaning it allows us to block out websurfing time. See what you think. It's a Chrome download.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Coach Lou Holtz on MOTIVATION...

ABILITY is what you're capable of doing.
MOTIVATION determines what you do (allowing enough time, too).
ATTITUDE determines how well you do it (commit yourself and efforts).
So says Lou Holtz - Retired American football coach, active sportscaster, author, and motivational speaker.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

Sean Covey says:

Be Proactive.
Begin with the End in Mind.
Put First Things First.
Think Win-Win.
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood.
Synergize.
Sharpen the Saw.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Michelle in the Middle

Good news for parents of middle schoolers in Charlotte, NC. Take a look and pass it on. Thanks, Michelle Icard. You're a pioneer.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

New York Times - Forget What You Know About Good Study Habits

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/07/health/views/07mind.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

What does the current research say about a study space or spaces?
When and how often do we need to review the material?
What role does quizzing and testing ourselves play in mastering the material?