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Your Child’s Big Leap: A Framework For Unleashing Your Kiddo’s Strengths
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Your Child’s Big Leap: A Framework For Unleashing Your Kiddo’s Strengths

Is your child a vibrant ray of sunshine in your world, radiating unique interests, creativity, and curiosity at home, but seems to be dimmed by the demands of school and other “social norms”?

Much of life can have both us and our kiddos wondering, "What am I doing wrong?

Let’s be clear, it doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with you or your child! Quite the contrary…

The problem that you’re facing is simply a challenge of alignment- your kiddo may be out of alignment with their strengths and the tasks that they’re being asked to do.

Would you like to know how to help your kiddo break free from this cycle? It starts by….

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The Last 2 Miles: Finishing The Year Strong & Heading Into Summer Even Stronger 💪
end of year, school, strenghts Amber Willburn and Mr. Sam end of year, school, strenghts Amber Willburn and Mr. Sam

The Last 2 Miles: Finishing The Year Strong & Heading Into Summer Even Stronger 💪

This year has been a marathon, and we are now 2 miles from the finish. Some folks will say this is the easiest part because you can see the finish line, hear the crowds, and your adrenaline can kick in to carry you through the end.

Some will say that this is the hardest…

This school year has been a marathon. You and your child are almost to the end. Finish strong with whatever energy you both have left by following a few tips:

  1. Help your child take stock of…

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