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How to Improve Your Child's Happiness - Tips from USA'S Happiness Ambassador

How to Improve Your Child's Happiness - Tips from USA'S Happiness Ambassador

"The best way to make children good is to make them happy," said Oscar Wilde. But, we're not only talking about the joyful moments and experiences here. It's much more than this. We're talking about developing healthy positive habits so children can go on to live their best possible lives. So, what tools can parents use to create happy youth and set them up for the future? USA's Happiness Ambassador and mother, Maura Sweeney shares her insights. 1. What happiness habits can p

Dealing With Your Child’s Anger In A Way That Builds Self-Esteem And Facilitates Healthy Expression

Dealing With Your Child’s Anger In A Way That Builds Self-Esteem And Facilitates Healthy Expression

When children lash out in anger after not getting their way, parents typically respond with a stern reprimand and treat their child’s outburst as “wrong” or negative. Or, a parent might succumb to his child’s bad behavior by letting her do as she pleases. According to Dr. Fran Walfish, the leading Beverly Hills child and family psychotherapist whose caring approach and innovative strategies have placed her at the forefront of her profession, “Most children lose their connecti

27 Study Tips & Tricks To Ace Your Next Exam

27 Study Tips & Tricks To Ace Your Next Exam

When it comes to exam success - ultimately it depends on the second letter. How can YOU change your ways to improve your productivity and retain new information? We've collected 27 study tips from a range of experts to help you improve your study habits and ace your next exam. 1. Use a pomodoro timer (These can be found in apps or YouTube) - This will make the long study session seem less dreadful, will help cut procrastination, and will keep your mind from wondering about s

How to Stay Motivated When Studying

How to Stay Motivated When Studying

Here are five ways to keep at it when it's the last thing you feel like doing. Whose bedroom is the tidiest during exams? The weeks of the year when you'll do just about anything to avoid sitting down and pulling out the books. If this isn't you, maybe you can relate to just starring blankly at a computer screen while getting more and more stressed about the amount of work you need to get done? Here are 5 tips you can use today to get you in the mood to study: 1. Use differe

5 Quick Tips For Your First Interview

5 Quick Tips For Your First Interview

Let's face it, interviews are daunting. No matter how much preparation we do, when we get into the chair (unless you're the lucky minority) the nerves will be there. To give yourself the best shot, be as prepared as possible and try to embrace the nerves. After all, they're there to help you be on your A game. Without them you probably wouldn't give a dam... Here are five quick tips to help you prepare for your interview: 1. Research the company Your interviewer will expect y

12 Affordable Activities to Combat Stress

12 Affordable Activities to Combat Stress

No matter who you are or what you do, chances are you feel stressed out from time to time. From studying late hours as students, to putting in overtime at work, stress seems to be a requirement of life. As one of the most widespread health issues in our modern world, the seriousness of the issue is often brushed aside. Since it is so normal, most people assume that it can’t be that bad for you. However the reality is that stress can have a negative impact on everything from y

How to Prepare for and Exceed in Difficult AP and Honors Classes

How to Prepare for and Exceed in Difficult AP and Honors Classes

If you’re taking Advanced Placement (AP) and/or honors classes, you have been recognized as a bright student with excellent prospects. Not everyone gets the opportunity to distinguish themselves by earning honors, or even college, credits while still in high school. The courses will be challenging, but you are more than capable of taking those challenges head-on. Here are some tips on how to survive your AP and honors courses. Make Friends with Studying The students who compl

Three Exercises Pre-Teens Can Do to Improve Their Writing

Three Exercises Pre-Teens Can Do to Improve Their Writing

No matter what field you plan to enter, strong writing skills are a must have. Writing is a basic form of communication among students and professionals alike. It is never too early to begin honing your academic writing skills. Here are three exercises that will help you communicate better, feel more confident, and ultimately become a better writer. Brainstorm Academic writing almost always starts with a prompt. Whether it is a question asked by a teacher as part of a class a

Getting a Head Start on College Applications for High School Seniors

Getting a Head Start on College Applications for High School Seniors

Are you a high school senior ready for the next exciting adventure in college? Are you eagerly awaiting sending in your applications so that you get that coveted acceptance letter in the mail? Are you nervous about the work involved in college applications? Getting a head start on your college applications can keep your enthusiasm up and calm your nerves during this important year. You may be wondering how you can get ahead when you are still waiting on so much of the informa

10 Tips For Starting Something New

10 Tips For Starting Something New

When we start a new path - there's a whole lot of new to navigate. New rules, new people, new thoughts, new routines, and a whole new blank canvas, meaning you can move forward to create a confident new you... Here are 10 quick tips for you to use when starting your new path: 1. Aim for a balanced and healthy life. 2. Keep a diary to process the journey and your experiences. 3. Work Hard. You will see long-lasting rewards for your efforts. 4. Have confidence in yourself. 5. U

4 Rules That Should be Broken

4 Rules That Should be Broken

They say "rules are made to be broken". While there's definitely some truth to it, this isn't the case 100% of the time. Here we've put together 4 rules that should be broken: 1. "It’s better to be safe than sorry" Not always. There are lots of examples where if you choose safe than you wouldn’t realize you can do what you never thought you could get done. It's not always better to be safe than sorry. 2. "Never be alone" You definitely need time alone. Don’t listen to this on