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Is lack of focus always that bad?
Last weekend, a friend of mine posted on Facebook an informative infographic about AD/HD (attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity) symptoms. An iceberg illustration showed the multi-level ways that the disorder can affect an individual’s life. A friend replied with the comment: “Most people possess at least one of these attributes! Does this therefore…
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In a rut? Maybe it’s time to follow Sarah’s Script!
“ But I don’t want to follow the script! I hate scripts.”, I commented emphatically to a colleague while discussing a professional experience I had had a few years ago. “Me neither”, agreed my colleague Sarah, “Whenever I try a new recipe, I can’t just follow the instructions, I have to add my own personal…
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5 Ways To Boost Your Child’s ESL Learning (and it’s not as hard as you may think!)
The question my student voiced was valid: How can I help my kids with their English homework? They just don’t seem to retain the words I teach them. This father was echoing the very same concern I heard over and over again when I taught at a local elementary and high school. If you are…
Claire Maria Ford, Coach 