Read With You Presents

Many kids are struggling with depression and anxiety. All of us can help by connecting through authenticity and reaching out to others. When we teach kids to see themselves and their imperfections with compassion, we can help them to accept themselves. Author Julie Lee has written about this in her fabulous book, Broccolipunzle. It will help children and adults alike to learn self acceptance.

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For more from Julie, visit: www.iseeyoupodcast.com

As a parent concerned about education, Rob wanted his kids to go where they would thrive. the solution for his family was a charter school focused on technology. In this episode, we discuss the idea of school choice, who opposes it, and the economics facing charters.

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Listen to Rob on The Cranky Capitalist.

Kristi Rosengreen teaches English to students in China with Read With You. Her preparation really focuses on each student and what they need. As teachers, we can try to reach students where they are and teach each individual, not just teach lessons.

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Writing comes more naturally to some than to others. When we can teach our kids, not just the mechanics of writing, but how to get their thoughts and feelings out on paper, creativity will flow and their voice will be captured on the page. Jessica Wolf helps students to write, including writing college essays. 

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Learn more fro Jessica here: www.wolfweb.com

Susan Tatsui-D'Arcy is the founder of Merit Academy, an accredited K-12 private school. She designed the curriculum starting in 12th grade and then worked backwards. By figuring out what a child needs to know and prepare for at the end of their educational career, they move through curriculum intentionally, learning what they need to learn.

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Visit Susan's website here: www.meritworld.com

Tess O'Driscoll loves books, and she wants to share that love with the kids she knows. In the classroom and in her home, books have become a focus. Through stories, she is able to teach her students more than just vocabulary and grammar--she teaches them to love reading. This one simple strategy improved reading levels and created kids who love reading.

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For more from Tess, go to Instagram: @tess_beyondsurvivalmom

Faster reading with better comprehension will allow you to learn--and retain--more in less time. We are surrounded by information and much of it comes to us through reading. The more we can improve our reading, the better off we will be. Kam Knight shares great tips on how to instantly speed read with good comprehension. 

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Get in touch with Kam for coaching by email: [email protected]

Get his free ebook, Triple Your Reading, Memory and Concentration in 30 minutes here: mindlily.com/free

IEP meetings can be intimidating for parents. They sometimes feel a lack of confidence and fear over the outcome. This episode with Ceri Payne will help both parents and teachers to prepare to have the most successful IEP meetings with the best outcomes for all.

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Get more from Ceri on Instagram @organizedlife.coach

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Kam Knight is an expert on improving memory and concentration. His work focuses on principles so that we will be better able to learn and apply the techniques. This episode is packed with great information for students or anyone who wants to increase their mental performance.

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For more from Kam, visit: www.mindlily.com and get his free download at www.mindlily.com/free 

Do your kids love to spend time on electronics? Most parents these days are trying to figure out what to do about screen time. Rebecca Jackson, an adventuring mom of four has some great solutions for us, including spending time with our kids in adventures and as a family. Check out this great episode for ideas to get your family closer to each other and spending less time on screens.

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Follow Rebecca on Instagram @jfamadvantures