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Educating a kid with dyslexia is a unique journey. All kids are special. Educating them is like receiving a precious gift box wrapped in joyful paper. You tear off the paper, open the lid... whoa! An experience for a life time! In addition to what all kids need, dyslexic kids do require an extra dose of positive. To serve-up an enthusiastic dose, it is best to look at the world through their eyes. How you ask do I do that? With pen in hand, write the words down from a favorit

The Gage Series is on the move! Digital space is free to anyone that wants to self-publish the book of their dreams. And that includes kids. The Tutoring Link feeds that dream with, The Young Author's Writing Workshop. Join budding writers as they create their own personal stories August 6th to the 9th from 10a to 12p. The Gage Series will be making an author appearance to brainstorm personal creative words and how to construct descriptive sentences. Call The Tutoring Link at

So your talented kid decides to quit an activity they are REALLY good at. It is an exasperating situation for any parent and coach. She plays like the next Olympian, or he masters the chessboard like a boy genius. And yep, they both want to quit! What? That's right, stick a fork in them because they are done. The solution? It will come after you internalize the fact that most kids are not born to defy failure. So if yours is not talking about cliff diving from the moment they

Wouldn't we all love to worry less and do more? To possess the superpower to capture time, having more time for the fun stuff. Your perfection child feels the same way. Or, at least they understand how it feels to worry. Ugh! They worry too much and too often. As adults we can help them worry less. Which will magically free-up "worry time" to just be a kid. Get them started on their way to more fun by exposing worries. Help them put words around their feelings. For more about

Conflict resolution is one of the most important life lessons you will teach your child. Learning to live well with others is the key to a happy tween experience. With great skills they will grow into a peaceful adult life. Your tween is at a time in life where they are wondering how the heck they are going manage their world. So, it is critical that you step up to the plate to build confidence! Where to begin? First, the example begins at home. Simply, be what you want to s

Even with all of the not so good stuff happening in the world, a poll reveals that kids from ages 9 to 13 worry about school grades, looks or appearance, problems at home, and being liked. Hey parents, all kids are born with an uncanny radar that is super sensitive to problems at home. Their tiny yet powerful detectors are always searching for blips that signal possible problems with mom and dad . The solution? Age appropriate dialogue that is sincere and ongoing is the place

Learning is a full-time job when you are a kid. Have you signed-up your child for summer camp yet? Don't delay, check out The Tutoring Link today! #summercamp #summerreading #reading #teacher #mom #parents #education #tutoring #dyslexia #childrensfiction #middlegradebooks #books #childrensbook #kidsbook #school #summerschool #tutoring http://thetutoringlink.com/category/summer-camps/

The lucky winner of The Gage Series book giveaway contest has been announced! I loved signing these books and including a special note to Zeke, Boo, and Logan. They are on their way to the Deguzman family! A BIG thank you to Queen City Connections for sponsoring! http://digital.queencityconnections.com/and Summer Readiing Rocks! #contest #summerreading #reading #thegageseries #gagetheflyingwhippet #thescrapper #kidsbooik #chiildrensbook #mom #teacher #childrensfiction #dyslex

Yes, on this Memorial Day I am thankful for the freedom to think. To create and express thoughts. Without it what would we be? Empty vessels that just receive information. Heck, even dogs think! So, today I feel lucky and thankful for others who have come before me. XXOO #memorialday #whippet #doglover #dog #rescuedog #gagetheflyingwhippet #thescrapper #thegageseries #childrensbook #middlegradebooks #book #author #writer #mom #teacher #school

Thank you to all of the parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles that have donated the Gage the Flying Whippet book series to their local library! These were donated to my hometown library, the Bernardsville Library in Bernardsville, New Jersey. Donate today! #donate #donation #bernardsville #library #newjersey #school #teacher #mom #parents #childrensfiction #dogbook #dyslexia #charity #whippet #rescuedog #dog #kidsbook

These charming home schooled students welcome, The Scrapper, into their reading world! The summer offers creative and fun ways to keep kids reading. Like, a summer book club event with The Gage Series. Just one great way to offer your kids new books full of imaginary places and engaging characters to read about. Start your summer book club today! PS Stay tuned for a very cool enter to win contest at The Gage Series... #reading #school #dog #kids #children #childrensbook #ki