Helping children push past their own preconceived barriers has been part of my job description for a long time, but my art teacher recently gave me a fabulous visual of this vitally important concept. He drew a horizontal line on the board with a vertical dividing line one fourth of the way in from the [read more] …
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Volunteer Service Hours
I frequently get questions about Community Service Hours (or Volunteer Service Hours). Folks are a little fuzzy on what is meant by the term and how many are needed. Let’s start with a definition. What does the term mean? Volunteer Service Hours are the compilation of time your student spends doing things for other people. [read more] …
Take the Time to Process
Take the Time to Process By Jeannette Webb Perhaps one of the most valuable pursuits during the child-rearing years is the habit of taking the time to process the happenings of our days (and therefore our lives). We know intuitively that busyness has caused our existence to lose some of its richness, but now science [read more] …
Power Resume Words
Power Resume Words By Jeannette Webb It is always interesting to me when I begin working with students.I look over their profile information:classes, grades, test scores, activity list, etc.It is usually interesting, but fairly generic. Only through talking with them do I gain insight into their life and extracurricular profile. Quite often they have done [read more] …
Summer Plans Impact College Admissions
Did you know that how your child chooses to spend his summer will impact college admissions? Whoa there! Don’t go out searching for all the latest and greatest summer camps and conferences with which to pack your child’s schedule. That’s not what I’m talking about at all. However, it is critical that your high schooler [read more] …