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Best Foot Forward: A Student Success Guide with Life Skills Strategies for the Road Ahead
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Product Description What do teachers truly want for their students? What can parents do that will have the greatest lifelong impact on their child's education? Are you a student overwhelmed with school and life? Find the answers to the above questions and more in this handy academic and motivational reference manual for young learners. Comprehensive in scope, it covers strategies for effective learning and thinking, reducing stress, and adopting a positive attitude. Young learners can achieve success by learning how to balance their academic life with their personal life, and by embracing a passion for life-long learning, self-improvement, confidence building, self-discovery, and good character. Review "Nicholson and LeCara cover all the facets of high school andteenage life... [in] concise and honest terms... makes a perfecthandbook for students starting their freshman year. The accompanyingwebsite ensures millennials will have a constantly updated source ofreliable information upon which to draw from throughout their highschool career." --David Hayes, teacher and father of two; Bristol Federation of Teachers President; VP of American Federation of Teachers CT "Lecara and Nicholson have provided parents and teachers with aninvaluableresource that serves as a road map to guide adolescentsthrough thesocial and academic challenges they face in school and life.This bookcould be used as a curriculum guide in school or for a survival guidefor the challenges that face adolescents everyday. I would suggest thatevery parent, teacher, school psychologist, principal,guidancecounselor and student have this book in their backpack for aquickreference whenever a problem arises or a plan for success needs tobedeveloped. The authors have organized every challenge into itsownchapter for easy reference. I plan on using this book with mystudentsin 2016-2017 school year." --Jay Bonetta, High School English Teacher "This success guide has been inspirational to me my mother and two of myother family members. I alone have read the book 3 times, I wouldrecommendthis guide to all ages, it would also be helpful to recentgraduates, the book can help them to prepare for before during and after college!" --Hailey R., High School Junior "This is a must book for an high school students or college level students who are overwhelmed by the school responsibilities.This book teaches the students how to balance academic and personal lives. This book teaches the strategies to achieve success, self-improvement, effective learning and thinking, stress reduction, and how to adopt and maintain a healthy attitude. These are just few topics among others topics explored. I wish I had this book when I was in high school. This is a must have book for all students and educators. This book is very unique and engaging and packed with all the necessary and helpful learning strategies." --Andie (Amazon Reviewer) From the Author Dear Learner: Learning doesn't end when you graduate. Whether you choose to continue your education, seek employment, or take on a new project at home during your free time, knowing how to learn a new skill is a valuable resource. Stressed? Anxious about the future? You're not alone. Preparing for what's ahead will help you navigate the exciting possibilities awaiting you. There's no getting around the multiple responsibilities you must learn to juggle as you mature. Some,however, must deal with more much earlier than their peers. Learn how to reduce growing stress by managing your time. It is possible to accomplish necessary tasks and enjoy the time that you have coming to you. Few things are accomplished, and accomplished well, when your schedule is erratic and unmanaged. Learn how to transition procrastination into prioritization. Recognize cues and practices to help maintain attention when it matters. Ever wonder how your sleeping and eating habits affect your learning? Food and sleep are crucial and can affect the way
