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Kids Who Shine – Helping Children Avoid Burnout: Part 2
Amber K Willburn Amber K Willburn

Kids Who Shine – Helping Children Avoid Burnout: Part 2

Every year, businesses spend millions of dollars trying to apply the best practices and newest research into employee productivity, far more than education dollars spent on children and burnout.

There is so much research out there on the things adults can do to avoid burnout in their professional lives. We are applying some of that hard-earned research to help our children thrive.

Each of the steps on the Path to Shine includes strategies to help your child build resilience and avoid burnout. This week, we’ll cover the last four steps….

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Put On Your Mask: Recovering From The Dysregulation of Vacation
Sam Young Sam Young

Put On Your Mask: Recovering From The Dysregulation of Vacation

Phew. You made it. Winter break is over. I hope you are nice and relaxed and ready for the year ahead.

But… maybe you aren’t. That’s ok too. Here’s the thing though: You and your family don’t have to stay feeling stuck and overwhelmed after a holiday or vacation. To get your family back on track, you need to focus on yourself first. Think of it like an airplane…

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