Celebrate Pi Day
March 10, 2022
The day that bakers and mathematicians alike celebrate is almost upon us! March 14 – pi day! Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, equal to...
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What they don’t teach in school: how to prepare for the workforce
March 3, 2022
As anyone in the workforce knows, a good education only gets you so far. Our students have an excellent grasp on history, key principles, foundational facts, and their applications. As...
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Growing as Parents
February 24, 2022
We focus a lot on developmental milestones for our babies and toddlers. During childhood and adolescence, children continue growing physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially. Our roles as parents expand and...
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Show some love this Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2022
Valentine’s Day is a great time to evaluate how we show love and care to ourselves and those around us. This Stanford University study connects positivity with success in kids....
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Thoughts on students giving back
February 10, 2022
As educators, we want our students to master subjects, stoke their curiosities, and accomplish their goals. To that end, we have lots of tips and thoughts on the journey of...
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It takes a team to raise a child
February 2, 2022
As we emerge from a time of mandated socially distancing and virtual school, work, meetings, and happy hours, we feel the deep effects of isolation and loneliness. Like our children,...
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How to optimize productivity
January 25, 2022
In an age of constant streaming, multi-tasking, and technology to assist nearly every endeavor, you might expect productivity to be at an all-time high. But distractions, short attention spans, and...
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Four tips to stay motivated
January 18, 2022
With the holidays behind us and Spring Break still months away, motivation may be lacking for some students (and parents!) While society normalizes working for the weekend or a vacation,...
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Tips for writer’s block in creative writing
January 14, 2022
One of our curriculum focuses at Self Development Academy is creative writing. But honing both creative thinking and writing skills comes with challenges. Nearly everyone experiences writer’s block in creative...
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Reconnecting with your children
January 12, 2022
When your weekdays as parents are spent mostly away from your kids, the time spent together must be intentional. Reconnecting with your children is important. But how many times have...
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