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Parents and teachers, are your kids afraid of taking risks?Are you afraid your kids won't develop their talents? Do they hide inside the Invisible Box? Let's learn a fun way to help your kids risk wisely, develop their talents, and stay out of the Invisible Box. Mike...

Anyone who has ever taken kids to the beach knows that it's fun for the kids but can sometimes be a hassle for whoever is in charge.*This post may contain affiliate links that pay me a commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you.For parents, it can...

There may be few better ways to spend a hot summer day than in the water. *This post may contain affiliate links that pay me a commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Whether at the beach, lake, water park, or swimming pool, amid all the fun...

Parents have asked me why homework takes their child two, three, and even four times longer than other students their age and what they, as parents, can do about it.Here I define the three key issues and what parents can do about them.   Students' fundamental problems...