Archive for November 2012
How to Motivate Students… With Love
As we enter Thanksgiving week, I’ve got several things on my mind… In the last ten days, I attended two different conferences where dozens of parents and teachers talked about how challenging it is to motivate their children and students. Meanwhile, at home, my family is grieving the loss of my husband’s grandmother. We have…
Read MoreNovember, 2012: The Madison Eagle
Susan Kruger’s SOAR Study Skills Curriculum was featured in this article in the Madison Eagle. EB 071317
Read MoreHow to Maximize Brain Energy
I recently received an email from our electric company offering an “Energy Efficiency Kit.” Obviously, everyone is concerned about saving energy! However, we rarely think about conserving *brain* energy. Just like every appliance in your home, however, your brain is an electrical organ. So, let’s talk about some ways you can give your brain –and…
Read MoreWhen Parents CAN’T Get Help
There is a scene in the Disney movie, “Beauty and the Beast,” where Belle’s father is desperately trying to save her. She’s being held prisoner by the Beast, so her father begs people in town to help rescue her. At first, the townspeople lead him on, letting him think they will help. But, in truth,…
Read MoreNovember, 2012: Associated Press
Susan Kruger was featured in this article in the Associated Press. World-Renowned ADHD Expert, Dr. Ned Hallowell, Endorses Study Skills System for Students with ADHD Students gain impressive results with SOAR®‘s ADHD School Success Kit from study skills leader For students with ADHD, simply following a teacher’s command such as “put your papers in your…
Read MoreNovember, 2012: Metromode
Susan Kruger was featured in this article in Metromode. SOAR® Learning is growing in some key areas, boosting its bottom line, adding to its staff and expanding into new markets. The Lake Orion-based education firm helps students streamline their study habits and learn more effectively. It has expanded into the markets that help parents with…
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