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Communication Blockers
Our response to kids in crisis can determine whether they will continue to talk with us. Here are four common responses that tend to get in the way of good communication.
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Break Free
Yes, it is time to break free...to break free from the bonds of those four cement walls, that great Orwellian creation we know as "the classroom".
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Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and April 5th is National Alcohol Screening Day. Getting kids involved in prevention efforts is the key to keeping them alcohol free.
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Fun Family Activities That Teach
Get back to basics with ideas and activities that provide great learning opportunities as well as good, old fashioned family time.
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Technical Training
Technical training can help you build confidence, save time and prepare for promotions. Assess your technical competencies and learn to quickly fix deficiencies or plan
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Do you have what it takes?
That can be reality! Being in business for yourself means you are in control of your destiny and your paycheck. Sounds dramatic? Perhaps so, but it is hard work to be in business and the load is on your shoulders. Read the following questions - do you have what it takes?
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Resume, letters and Skill set
Be prepared! Get your Resume, Cover Letter and Skill set sheet in order. What's a Skill set sheet - read on to find out.
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Communication Builders
Communicating effectively with kids is tough. Here are communication techniques to explore feelings, identify problems and move kids to problem solving.
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Interview Questions - Analysis
A list of sample behavioral interview questions for managers and entrepreneurs, focusing on a job applicant's analysis and analytical skills and abilities.
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Develop Your Computer Skills Online
Would you like to learn how to use the most popular computer software applications? Do you know someone new to the internet who is wondering how to get on and start surfing? Would you like instant answers to your questions about how to do a specific task in your word processor or tax program? Want to learn Microsoft Word, ACT!, UNIX, JAVA, HTML, or C++? Here are a few sites which can meet your needs. Web-based distance learning is booming. Check it out!
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Develop your observation skills
For a more profound experience of the environment, we must learn how to clear our heads of clutter. Here are some exercises to develop your observations skills.
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Interview Skills Training Design
Training hiring managers on interviewing techniques requires a training design and delivery that allows participants to practice the theories taught.
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Knife Skills: A Users Manual
Peter Hertzmann demystifies how to properly slice, dice, cut and peel a host of foods without cutting yourself. Learn how the pros do the job!
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Practical Skills 1: Forget the Manual, but not the Commandments
Three commandments for residential work.

Practical Skills 3: The Learning Game.
Residential work is a 'Learning Game' - an exercise in which staff and residents learn creativity. But don't sit back waiting for inspiration - go out and learn how to learn... and how to teach... creativity.

Practical Skills 5: Creating the 8-Lane Highway - Circling the
Beginning the process of Goal Setting (or Care Planning).

Practical Skills 6: Family - The First Sector
Beginning the Wheel of Life model of goal setting - completing the first sector, 'Family'.

Questioning Skills for Top Producers
Sales professionals ultimate guide to understanding how to question the buyer and receive the response you want!
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Reading to Toddlers
Reading books to toddlers is a special time. It's when the caregiver and toddler snuggle, have fun, and interact on a personal level. It strengthens the bond between caregiver and toddler. Positive interaction also builds on the idea that reading is a pleasurable activity.
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Reflecting on your Life Purpose
Reflection, the art of looking within quietly and calmly is an effective tool of personal development.
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A Drive Down the Alphabet Super Highway
The Alphabet Super Highway allows students, parents, and teachers to create, locate, and communicate information through a variety of means including active learning and competition. This site has several tools and resources that will work wonderfully in the classroom including a cyberzine for students to submit their own articles!
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A New Blueprint for Schools
The primary reason schools fail is they do not see children as individuals. Schools are designed for the convenience of everyone but the child. When we design school programs to meet the needs of the child, we will begin to see success.
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Halloween Fun!! It can be done!
How to make Halloween fun by using the good and ignoring the bad.
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Homework Hassles
Is homework turning into a major hassle? Your child can learn to take full responsibility for his education.
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Indexing Education
Education Needed to Become a Freelance Indexer
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Learning to Listen
Listening is one of the most valuable anyone - including a lay counselor can have. The trouble is, we are not taught these skills. We are merely expected to know them. this article offers some guidelines.
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Listen to Learn
Listen to your teens talk. You might be surprised by what you learn.
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Making Money From Your Homestead
Ways in which to produce income from your homestead.
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Start With The Very Basics....
What to teach your child in the first computer lesson.
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Take a Reading Journey
Combine reading and map skills on this fun reading journey!!
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The Journalist: Not just the writer.
Journalists need to know more than writing skills
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The Secret To Becoming A Paid, Pro Web Writer
What's the secret to becoming a successful content professional? Click here!
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Becoming a Better Reader
Some ideas for reading lesson plans and how to incorporate different skills and strategies.
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Daily Law of Attraction Tips
Keeping a positive frame of mind helps draw more positive feelings to you. This increases energy, gives you a better perspective, and helps you realize your goals.
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Homeschooling and Socialization
Homeschooled kids have plenty of opportunities to learn social skills. Learn how the socialization process works in homeschool families.
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How To Manage People Effectively
To manage people effectively, broaden your role from that of decision maker to catalyst, coach, and facilitator as well. Ask more questions, do less telling.
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Interview Questions - Control
A list of sample job interview questions that focus on the job candidate's control.
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Interview Questions - Judgement
A list of sample behavioral interview questions for managers and entrepreneurs, focusing on a job applicant's analysis and judgement abilities.
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Parent-Teen Conflicts
If it feels like every conversation with your teen ends in a shouting match, take heart - you aren't alone. Use these tips to calm the chaos and tame angry tempers.
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Self-Development Motivators
Improving oneself through self development activities can be intimidating. What we need is a short list of the best motivators; a top ten list of the reasons to get serio
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Teaching Students to Write Essays
A few of the schools that still require students to write essays have started testing computer programs to grade the essay instead of a teacher.
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The Customer Still Isn't Right
You can't give the customer what he asks for, but you can still make sure he leaves happy.
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Tips for Taking Exams
As a "how to" guide, this article highlights important study skills and strategies for students that want to pass the EPPP with little anxiety and great success.
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Understanding Teen Depression
Depression is on the rise among our youth. Learn about the risk factors and signs of teen depression, and how you can help.
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Writing Activities for Children
Improving student writing skills is an important part preparing students for their future education. Use these writing exercises to develop writing skills.
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Coaching Performance Improvement
The strategies used to manage a performance issue due to lack of skill versus a lack of motivation are different. Identify the best strategy based on the root cause.
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