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COMMITMENT - A Pillar of FutureSTRONG Academy
Our children will one day face the real world without our support. Academic development is not the only skill they will need in the real world where people skills like taking the lead, emotional intelligence and a strong moral compass will determine who will shine. So, as parents who want to raise well rounded adults, we want to give them the right tools for their personal development.
Here is COMMITMENT as described as the 6 C’s of Future STRONG.
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Dr. Dan Siegel’s Top Parenting Secrets for Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids in the 21st Century
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11 Keys to Success: How Consistency Can Unlock Your Greatest Achievements
Think Big But Start Small Life's too short to play small. But, the overwhelm about any upcoming deadline or an audacious goal is often because we think we have to get it done all once. However, that doesn't have to be the case. We can learn to break down the...
Mastering Tough Talks: The Surprising Benefits of Difficult Conversations and How to Have Them Successfully
What Is A Difficult Conversation? One of the top reasons why we procrastinate when it comes to relationships is our inability to have difficult conversations. Especially, if it involves discussing a topic of concern that might irreversibly alter the status of...
10 Ways to Become Better Than Yesterday and Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
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10 Game-Changing Strategies to Run Any Classroom Like a Pro – Teachers, Take Note!
- Imagine this. You are a teacher and you have the attentive listening ears of little minds all around you. How much personal power does that garner for you? As a teacher you can run a classroom where students can learn how to learn about all the things that...
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- It's hilarious if not outrageous that I sat on this article for so long. Talk about the irony. Procrastinating about editing an article on procrastination. The idea is simple to explain really. I start my day with the greatest determination of all days past...
Why Life Skills Coaching is a Must for iGen Kids – Prepare Them for the Future Now!
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Unlock Your Potential: How Self-Efficacy Transforms Goal Setting and Leads to Success
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Master Resourcefulness: The Ultimate Guide to Unlocking Problem-Solving Skills and Personal Growth
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