‘Tis the Season for Practicing People Skills Around the Punch Bowl Ahh, the holiday party season. It’s a time for gathering with family and friends, and often distant acquaintances and relative strangers. All that mixing and mingling can create anxiety and tension for some, but it doesn’t have to if you follow a few sure-fire
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Tips For Talking Around The Turkey
Most people you know look forward to Thanksgiving. But, there is one thing most people don’t look forward it—that’s the Thanksgiving dinner table conversation.
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Public Speaking for Kids
Learning to Write, College Style
Though the writing requirements of college essays may be different than those faced in high school, they can be conquered. For a quick guide on college writing, check out these simple tips.
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Telling Your Story: A Guide To The College Admissions Essay
Applying to College is stressful and competitive. A good essay is just as important as grades. It’s imperative that the essay captures the attention of the reader, but how?
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From Awkward to Awesome: Using Creative Techniques to Improve Conversations
Conversations with strangers can be daunting but surprisingly simple techniques can be taught. Check out these four simple tips for better and more creative conversations.
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Public Speaking for Kids
The Ultimate Back-to-School Guide
Let’s face it: going back to school isn’t easy. Keeping these few simple tips in mind, the back to school transition can be a breeze.
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Public Speaking for Kids
Parenting Tips: Good Manners & Pleasant Greetings
Whether in a classroom, playground, or practice, kids are bound to feel unsure about themselves. Here are a few parenting tips to teach good manners and pleasant greetings.
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"Goodbye, Camp! Hello, School!"
Summer is drawing to an end and that means saying goodbye to your friends and memories at summer camp. There’s no way to explain how special it can be for a child, especially when they form bonds with their cabin mates, build new skills, and learn new things about themselves. However, keeping those connections strong
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Camp Conversations: Quick Tips for Kids to Use on the First Day
Summer camp is a big step for kids to experience during their time off of school. The weeks away from home offers a new adventure to make friends, learn new skills, and build a sense of independence from as they learn more about themselves. There’s no doubt that kids will feel a mix of emotions
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Navigating conversations in the virtual world with a focus on Snapchat
These days, many conversations are being hosted through apps like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and most especially Snapchat. Snapchat is being used by more than 150 million people of all ages every day. A few years ago, it was popular for its private sharing of self-destructing photos. Today, it’s a major social media platform with stories