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How Meditation Helps Kids Focus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky6ul4NqVAk
Jody B. Miller
Dec 14, 20202 min read
Celebrating During Weird Times
We live in weird times. But think about this... We are in these weird times together. All of us. No one is exempt. That thought alone...
Jody B. Miller
Nov 25, 20204 min read
How Horseback Riding Helps Autistic Kids
When my son Christopher was 6, I enrolled him in horseback riding lessons at a very cool stable in Mill Valley, CA, not far from the...
Jody B. Miller
Nov 22, 20204 min read
Lessons from the Longest Study on Human Development | Helen Pearson - TED Talk
REFLECTIONS FROM JODY B. MILLER As a parent, you are constantly navigating your way as you do your best to raise your child - your...
Jody B. Miller
Nov 14, 20209 min read
I'm IN! How to Get Into a Top College - Even if it Seems Hopeless!
Listen to this recording from Author, Jody B. Miller all about the book I'm IN! If you are interested in helping your child get into the...
Jody B. Miller
Nov 13, 20201 min read
Are You a SNOWPLOW Parent?
There's actually a difference between a Helicopter (hovering nervously), Tiger (you will do what I say - no questions) and a Snowplow...
Jody B. Miller
Nov 2, 20204 min read
Getting into the IVY League: The Truth about College Admission | Alex Chang | TEDx SMICSchool
Before you read this TEDx transcript, and before I read it myself, I am going to give you my TOP 11 RULES TO LIVE BY that led to one of...
Jody B. Miller
Oct 30, 202012 min read
Creative Ways to Get Kids to Thrive in School | Olympia Della Flora | TED Talk
You can probably guess by now that I love TED Talks. TED, TEDx, TEDYouth, TEDSalon. I gave a TEDx talk in Dallas. It was one of the most...
Jody B. Miller
Oct 25, 20209 min read
Talk to Your Baby: Improving Early Child Development with Words
This amazing TEDx talk by Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald at TEDxAtlanta on improving early childhood development spoke to my direct experience...
Jody B. Miller
Oct 22, 202011 min read
How to Develop the Pincer Grasp for Challenged Kids
Before I share this very helpful video about fine motor skills, I wanted to point out certain signs that your child might be facing...
Jody B. Miller
Oct 22, 20205 min read
How to Raise Successful Kids - Without Over-Parenting | Julie Lythcott-Haims - TEDx Talk
Before we jump into Julie's #TEDtalk about raising successful kids, I wanted to add some personal reflection. I never thought after...
Jody B. Miller
Oct 8, 202010 min read
Confessions of a Former Mean Girl | Ellen Smoak | TEDx BartonSpringsWomen
But first, a note from Me, the Author of this blog: I was a mean girl once, which I still regret, and vowed to never be again. I had a...
Jody B. Miller
Oct 6, 202014 min read
Insight Into the Teenage Brain: Adriana Galván at TEDx Youth@Caltech
I love this talk about the development of the brain from childhood to adulthood. It's all about the people you surround yourself with,...
Jody B. Miller
Oct 6, 20206 min read
What Do Top Students do Differently | Douglas Barton | TEDx Youth@Tallinn
I wanted to highlight this great TEDx talk about what top students do differently because not only do I believe it to be informative and...
Jody B. Miller
Oct 6, 202013 min read
Play is important! | Brody Gray | TEDx Youth@Columbus
As a mom, I always played with my kids. I believe in it. I believe in fun. From made up games, to singing, to card games, board games,...
Jody B. Miller
Sep 22, 20204 min read
How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain - Anita Collins
I wanted to share this Ted-Ed talk from #AnitaCollins because I not only believe it to be true, I have lived it. My son Christopher only...
Jody B. Miller
Sep 13, 20205 min read
What We Can Learn From Autism | Jac den Jouting | TEDx
Thank you | Jac den Houting | TEDxMacquarieUniversity for your inspiration! My reflections on Jac's talk are at the end. - Jody B....
Jody B. Miller
Mar 20, 20207 min read
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