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No two kids are alike, probably not even in your family.  We were all given unique personalities that dictate how we react in certain situations and what drives us forward to accomplish a goal.  As parents we want our kids to thrive academically and we are their chief motivators and accountability partners in that journey.  Knowing what will ignite a joy of learning and desire for achievement in each of our kids is crucial to this process.  

In this episode we are joined by Alisha Woodall, a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor from Finding The Foundation in Addison, TX.

Teen dating violence (TDV) is a type of intimate partner violence that occurs between two people in a close relationship.  Behaviors include physical violence, sexual violence, psychological aggression, and stalking and take place both in person and electronically.  Research shows that TDV impacts students academically and can lead to depression and anxiety, unhealthy behaviors, and suicidal ideation.  

In this episode high school counselor, Stephanie Threets and, Tiphynee Salazar high school counselor and, LPC will share information about identifying warning warning signs, talking to your kids about healthy relationships, and the impact of TDV on learning.

In this digital age an informal style of writing has begun to creep into our lives.  Being a strong writer is important for life and career readiness, effective communication, and academic success.  Writing can also be a useful outlet, but it can be difficult to motivate our kids to get excited about writing for pleasure when competing with the latest video game or tech gadget.  

In this episode we will be joined by ELA teacher, Michelle Agbedawu and adjunct professor and author LaQuisha Beckham who will offer tips for helping our kids develop writing skills for academic and life success.