2012: Not The Movie

    2012 is here and if the doomsday people are right then you can stop reading this post.  Just enjoy the rest of time between now and the end of civilization. If however the Mayan's weren't perfect at predicting future events and just simply ran out time themselves, or walked away from calendar making to enjoy other aspects of life, then life will go on in 2012 and this is planning time for parents. The most unfair thing to parents is not only do they have to reflect on the last year, but you have to plan for the next school year. Here's a simple truth I've come to find over the years.  Whatever challenge your child is facing in school the evidence is available to you at this time of year? My theory about this is simple.  Half of the school year is over.  The teachers have given you their perspective.  You as a parent know if your child is doing their best, or slacking off.  Children themselves have found their plans to avoid work have failed.  This means you have enough information to make some major decisions, feel good about them, and simply move on with your plan. Here are three simple questions
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