Whether you are an educator, a parent, or a student, it's the perfect time to set the stage for a strong start. As the school year...

The Big Five Personality Model, also known as the "OCEAN Model," or the "five factor personality model," is a personality test which...

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Characters: Great characters resonate with readers - they face the same challenges we all face; they may fight the same fights, or they...

Happy New Year! As we step into 2024, our focus extends beyond personal resolutions. This year, we’re dedicated to mentoring, coaching,...

What better way to immerse ourselves in the joy of Christmas than through the pages of these timeless tales? The following classic...

As parents, fostering a love for literature in our children is a gift. But sometimes, it's that gift our kids don't want. In a world...

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Mysteries are a captivating genre that not only entertains but also enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and imagination.

by Carol Nelson, September 28, 2023 Navigating the Anxiety Wave Anxiety. It's on the rise. Both anxiety and depressive disorders are...

William Penn, who was both the founder of Pennsylvania Colony and a visionary leader of religious freedom and democracy in our country,...

Carol Nelson | September 8, 2023 Introduction Encountering people who are champions of their day, despite suffering, is always...

"My Kid Doesn't Like to Read. What do I do?" It's a great question. It's a question I hear often, because I meet parents who want to the...

"I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think." -Socrates One extraordinarily effective ways that industry leaders,...

As educators, it's our responsibility to help our students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to succeed...

by Carol Nelson "Monroe's Motivated Sequence" is a great strategy to use when you want to persuade anyone about anything. Whether you...

Students of every age benefit from helpful methods, tips, and tools that make studying easier and enhance memory. Cornell Notes is a...

I adjusted the light at the top of my computer, signed into Zoom, and waited. It was the last session of class with a tech savvy kid who...

We all have a story. And each of our stories are unique. We need people who understand our stories. We need people who can partner...

Armed with a little jar with holes cut in the top, a small set of wiggly flip flops, and a child-like sense of excitement, I waited....