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Building A Better Student: The Phoenix

About four billion years ago, during our solar system?s infancy, there was a mighty cosmic collision. A slightly smaller planet than ours - roughly the size of Mars - slammed into Earth, a catastrophic event that nearly wiped out our world. But it was a glancing blow  so instead of shattering Earth, it tore off a large chunk, most of which ended up settling into orbit. That debris, over time and through the power of gravity, condensed into our moon.
Today some scientists are convinced that intelligent life might never have developed on our planet without the stabilizing influence of the moon. Without our natural satellite,Earth would wobble much more, wreaking havoc on seasons and weather patterns.Plus, the moon is responsible for our intense ocean tides, which biologists believe helped to ?stir the pot? of life.
In other words, we wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for an early disaster which almost destroyed the entire planet. Earth rose from the ashes like the fabled Phoenix to spawn intelligent life.
There?s an important lesson here for parents and students. Early failure and/or disastrous mistakes don't necessarily spell the end, and could - if handled properly -provide the ingredients for a tremendous comeback.
Too many students trip up early in school and then proceed to write off the rest of their academic career. They place themselves into a box labeled ?Not Bright? and give up any hope of educational success. Their self-image is bruised, and their attitude is bleak.
Likewise, some parents misinterpret their child?s scholastic efforts at an early age and then stop challenging them intellectually. They may go so far as to accept subpar efforts at school as just the way it is.
But, like our planet?s early history, everything depends on how you deal with a juvenile setback  You can either let it hamper your progress, or you can use the event as a springboard to a better future.

Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said:
But noble souls, through dust and heat,Rise from disaster and defeat
The stronger.


Once again, there?s a reference to rising. We often hear it in stories of great sports comebacks  but the same can be applied to a student?s academic lifeline. The key is to
make sure that kids don?t brand themselves as failures because of early mishaps and essentially give up.
Learning to positively cope with setbacks and disasters is as important as learning to succeed. More importantly, young people can actually use their missteps as motivation to make something better than before - metaphorically taking the debris from their experience and molding it into a stabilizing force.
All we need to do is gaze up at the glowing reminder in our sky each night to realize that a near-disaster can ultimately produce a remarkable success story.

 Dom Testa is an author, speaker, morning radio show host, and has kept a ficus tree alive for twenty two years. He?s also the founder and president of The Big Brain Club, a non-profit foundation that helps young people embrace the idea that Smart Is Cool.More info at www.DomTesta.com.
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Inexpensive Ways to Get New Reads
Does anyone read books anymore? I mean books made out of paper. I have a Nook so I have been mostly e-reading but I do have a few paper back books on hand for the beach, pool, and other locations where it might be dangerous to have electronics this summer. Even with this new technology, the prices of "real" books can still be expensive. Especially for new releases! Here are some helpful tips on how to get your hands on some new reads, written by Melissa from TriangleMommies.com.

1. Join Your Local Library It does not get any better than free. Take yourself down to your local library with a driver's license or a recent bill and sign up for a library card. As long as you return your books on time and in reasonable condition, checking out books from the local library costs nothing. Most libraries allow patrons to check out an unlimited number of books and let you keep them for two to three weeks (except for brand new titles, which most places let you keep for one week). If your library does not carry the title you want, you can often request that your library borrow it from a neighboring library, (for a small fee). Also, did you know that many libraries offer e-books? You can download titles directly to your smartphone, computer or electronic reader.

2. Trade Your Titles Swap sites like PaperbackSwap.com, TitleTrader.com and Bookins.com currently offer over five million books free of charge. These sites let readers trade in titles on their bookshelves for others they would like to read. After listing a few titles, users will get credit for each one sent to another member. Credits can be redeemed for other books on the site. Depending on the site, users will pay shipping to send or receive a book, but not both. These sites have no fees and no hidden charges. Hardbacks, audio books and textbooks are also available.

3. Request Advance Reads Copies As a marketing tool, many publishers offer advanced copies to readers free of charge. An advanced copy, also known as a readers edition, is a copy of a book before it is released for mass distribution. The readers edition usually lacks a dust jacket, formatting and binding. While it is true that some of these books go to book reviewers and celebrities in hopes of getting free publicity, many publishing houses also offer them to the general public. You can become an early reviewer by joining LibraryThing (http://www.librarything.com/er/list), by contacting the author or publisher of favorite titles, or by befriending a local bookstore owner.

4. Host Your Own Local Book Swap Gather a list of local friends and family and send out invitations. An evite is fine and its free. Include a short description of your book swap, including types of books to swap, the number of books to bring, time and location. Be sure to mention whether you will include refreshments or if you expect participants to bring something to share. Decide ahead of time if the books are being swapped permanently or if they will simply be on loan. If the books will be on loan, include in your invitation how the owners should be designated inside each book - telephone number, email address, or first name are common suggestions.

5. Buy Used You can save a bundle by purchasing used books in good condition. Many towns have stores dedicated to selling used books. Readers can also find used books at Goodwill stores, consignment shops, yard sales and thrift stores. Many local libraries offer annual used book sales as well. Check with your local librarian for dates and details. While they charge a bit more, web sites like amazon.com and half.com also offer deeply discounted used books for the public. 

This article originally appeared on The Mommies Network National Blog on June 3, 2011.


Keep Calm and Happy Father's Day #fathersday2013


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Last Minute Father's Day Gift Idea
Looking for something the kids can make to give to dad? This was a cute project featured in our June 2011 Newsletter. For a link to the Smart-Bottom blog, click HERE.



Social Media Saturday: Facebook Hashtags #socialmedia
Its not a rumour! So the announcement has been made that now Facebook will have clickable #hashtags. The social network wants to make it easier for users to find content already on Facebook, and functional hashtags are the first step. According to Facebook, many users already post hashtags anyway, so why not make them work. Hashtags will be both clickable and searchable, so, for example, topics like #NSALeaks or #NBAFinals will now exist.
Instagram and Twitter already use clickable hashtags and make things much easier to search and find what you are looking for or items you have in common with others maybe. 
If you are interested in increasing your social media knowledge, use those #hashtags and learn as much about how they are used that you can.

Watch for the hashtag #MommiesNetwork for information, pictures and some great posts and tweets! 




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