Back-to-School Success: Tips, Tools, and Setting a Supportive Environment

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Welcome aboard the back-to-school express! As we embark on this exciting journey, I'm joined by the talented educator and speaker, Erin Tarr, to lend us a compass and a flashlight, guiding us to a successful school year. With us, your family is in safe and knowledgeable hands, all set to navigate the school year.
We kick off our journey by laying the platform of healthy sleep habits. It's the fuel that keeps the engine of our kids' growth running smoothly. Erin enlightens us on the importance of good sleep, from blackout curtains to white noise, and how a consistent sleep schedule can be a game changer for our kids. Transitioning to our next stop, we put on our explorer hats and journey through the landscape of digital resources available to our young scholars. With apps like PhotoMath, Canvas Parent, Khan Academy, and Duolingo, homework and organization become less daunting tasks and more of exciting quests.
Moving forward, we handle the tough terrains of bullying, and provide tools to help you spot the signs and empower your children with empathy. We further delve into the art of setting boundaries, and the balance of support and effective communication with teachers. Keeping kids motivated is imperative; buckle up as we unravel the magic of different incentives and how communication helps decode what works best. As we approach the end of our journey, Erin and I focus on the unsung heroes of our kid's lives—their teachers. We discuss simple ways to show gratitude and appreciation to these extraordinary individuals. Finally, we welcome listeners once again to join our sponsorship challenge for kids in Haiti.
So, come along for this knowledge-packed journey, fill your backpacks with tips and tricks, and let's make this school year a resounding success!
Holly's Highlights challenge:
There are 90 students needing an educational scholarship of just $20 per year. Would you be one of those to help a haitian child receive an education in hopes of completing high school? Donate today at https://nkchristian.givingfuel.com/give. Check out the progress of students sponsored on my social media. Our goal is to help every student be sponsored by September 5, 2023.

Thank you to our sponsor:
This program is sponsored in part by Murdock Financial. An affiliate of Equitable Advisors LLC New York New York, and equitable network LLC.
Connect with Erin Tarr:
Instagram: @erintarrspeaks
Website: www.erintarr.com

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Chapters

1. Back-to-School Success: Tips, Tools, and Setting a Supportive Environment (00:00:00)

2. Back to School Tips for Parents (00:00:01)

3. Homework Apps, Bullying, and Setting Boundaries (00:13:27)

4. [Ad] Survive the holidays without going broke! Keep Christ at the center of Christmas. (00:16:47)

5. (Cont.) Homework Apps, Bullying, and Setting Boundaries (00:17:34)

6. Set Boundaries, Support Teachers, Communicate (00:21:50)

7. The Importance of Appreciating Teachers (00:29:08)

8. Sponsorship Challenge and Back-to-School Journey (00:34:57)