Back To School! Some Coaching Tips from Rebecca Kiki Weingarten for K-12 and Adults

Hi All,

How exciting! The first day/s of school, the adjustments, the anxiety and all the rest. We've been busy with our Education Workshops and Seminars and haven't had much time to post so...for those of you who were asking for some CoachKiki (@coachkiki on Twitter) info I'm going to list a couple of articles by some great people in great publications that might give you the start you need. These are some of my favorites - I'll be posting more original info as the school year continues.
Enjoy and good luck!

Parenting Magazine
The New Mom at School
Your guide to mommy cliques, scary teachers, and more
By Teri Cettina
(I'll add "new Dad/Parent" for single Dads or new-to-the-family parents!)

Education.com
Emo and Goth: What It's All About
by Amanda Morin

Better Homes And Gardens
9 Ways to Help Kids Practice by Jeff Bredenberg
9 Ways to Help Kids Practice:
Point Out the Payoff
and
9 Ways to Help Kids Practice:
Rewards, Goals and Practice

WSJ DN MarketWatch
Adults In Session by Amy Hoak
Tips For Grownups Heading Back to School

NY Daily News
Spoiled Children Concern Parents by Sheryl Berk

Emergency Planning for Adults and Children
The Co-Operater Co-op and Condo Monthly
How To Care For At-Risk Residents

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Have a great day and a successful school year!
RK
DLCECC

Getting Ready For School - Yay!Eek! Argh..Sigh

It's only days away. You can almost count it on the fingers of both hands. As a teacher, these were always the most gut-wrenching of days. Where has the summer gone? More. More. More. I know many of my students felt the same way. But then on that first day of school I'd see the love and adoration of the parents of my students..."WE MISSED YOU!!!!!!" Of course they did. I know it was true love and adoration but it was also - "glory be (insert your own expression)- school has started."

Ok. Lovefest and trip down memory lane over. I've been working with many of you over the summer and especially the last couple of weeks to make the coming school year the best one ever for your children. Maximizing their potential, enabling them to become lifelong learners, learning study skills, social skills and learning how to embrace challenges, triumphs and also to deal with the inevitable disapointments.

Quick Coaching Tip for the next week:
The best way to get ready for school is to begin to get children into a routine.
* Start getting them up at the same time each morning.
* Keep a calendar in the main traffic area of the house with a schedule for the week. It makes it easier to keep to a schedule when school starts.
* Involve your children in the process of getting ready for school. What are they most looking forward to? What are they looking forward to the least?
* Make a school chart or book. Have the children write down their expectations for the year to come. What would they like to happen? What do they hope to avoid? How can they participate in achieving those wishes?


We're setting up 15 minute coaching phone calls to help you deal with last-minute issues or need-help-right-now situations. They will begin next week. Check out Coaching Phone Calls. For more information please call 646.468.0608 or email me at kiki at dailylifeconsulting dot com

Enjoy the day your way,
Rebecca "Kiki"
Daily Life Consulting