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To your child, winter break may seem like the perfect opportunity to spend all day doing nothing but watching TV, playing video games, or scanning social media. However, as a parent, you may only be happy about your kid doing something other than passively watching a screen for hours.

Try to engage your child’s brain this holiday season for even a few hours a day. Of course, they will most likely not want to do homework outright when they could be watching Netflix when they are usually in a classroom, so here are some fun ways to incorporate educational activities for every subject into your holiday festivities.

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Is your child feeling nervous about returning to school? Many families face back-to-school anxiety as summer winds down. But starting a new school year doesn’t have to bring stress – with the right approach, you can help your child see school as something exciting to look forward to.

Just like kids eagerly anticipate holidays and birthdays because they mean special family moments and treats, you can transform the back-to-school season into a time of joy and anticipation.

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Why is ‘Loving What You Do’ Important?

In a recent TED Talk, educator Richard St. John shared why passion plays a key role in finding career success.

He explained that successful people don’t just work hard—they love what they do, which drives them to go above and beyond. To back this up, he surveyed young adults aged 18-25 and found that 80% listed “becoming rich” as one of their top life goals. However, when he spoke to millionaires, none of them started out with the goal of getting rich.

So, what’s the lesson? St. John says that if you focus on doing something you love, the rest—like working hard and staying motivated—comes naturally. As he puts it, “It’s amazing what you can do if you love what you do.”

As a parent, helping your child discover what they love can be the first step toward building a fulfilling career, but how can you guide them to explore their passions and find something they’ll love doing for years to come?

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