"As tutors, we’ve seen our kids really struggle to build self-esteem” because kids who struggle with reading, often have other kids teasing them, teachers making them read out loud in class, or perhaps parents comparing them to their siblings who read better.  Educator, reading specialist, and online tutoring expert, Joanne...

      How do kids learn to set goals? What is the brain science behind setting goals?  And where does the Law of Attraction fit in? These are a few of the questions explored during a passionate discussion between educator, reading tutor and online tutoring expert, Joanne Kaminski, and life coaching for kids expert, Renaye...

Is it possible to teach kids to CHOOSE to respect teachers, tutors, parents, and others? Yes! If you’ve worked with kids – whether you’re a parent, teacher, tutor, or care giver – you’ve most likely experienced disrespectful children! Educator, reading tutor, and online tutoring expert, Joanne Kaminski, recently interviewed Renaye Thornborrow, an...

     Mindset skills like positive self-talk can improve student results - here's how. Positive self-talk is fundamental to children’s self-esteem, self-confidence, resilience, happiness and so much more. Educator, reading tutor, and online tutoring expert, Joanne Kaminski, had a passionate discussion with Renaye Thornborrow, an expert...

      “How does the term 'mindset skills' relate to 'growth mindset', the term commonly used in schools?   This is one of the questions that educator, reading tutor and online tutoring expert, Joanne Kaminski, explored with life coaching for kids expert, Renaye Thornborrow. The two met to discuss how to help educators, teachers and...

  Eight-year-old Cory was struggling with perfectionism. Each time he made a mistake, he verbally beat himself up and called himself names.(1) Over time, Cory had become so worried about making a mistake that he stopped trying new things or performing his best at school, sports, and even while playing at home. His inner critic was rising and...

  Kids love to make gifts during the holidays. And a great gift that is inexpensive, fun to make, and will be treasured by the recipient for years to come are gratitude jars. Here's what you need to make our gratitude jar craft for kids: Beautiful jar or box that can be decorated Items to decorate the jar or box Beautiful paper that can be...

Whether your kids tend to earn A’s, B’s, C’s, or F’s, kids often define “who they are” based on the grades they receive. “I’m an A-student” “I’m not very smart” “I’m an average student” Unfortunately, when kids label themselves based on grades, it can have a negative impact on their self-esteem – even for “A-students”.  If they bring home an A...

There's nothing like best friends - they can make you feel great because they see the best in you.  Wouldn’t it be great if your BFF (best friend forever) was always with you!  Well that can happen…when you become your own BFF!Now this might sound a little silly but please hear me out. Teaching your kids to become their own BFF can be one of the...