My Mission
To help adults understand the next generation—and to help the next generation discover the confidence, discipline, and direction to become the people the future requires. 
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The Smart Study System

Innovative plans to solve problems in education
Teachers
more results in less time
Teachers have a unique world that is often misunderstood. Learn how you as an educator can overcome smaller obstacles faster, so that you can handle the bigger ones better. Get your FREE guide now and learn how to beat the the children ... I mean the odds!

Parents
more authority; fewer battles
Parents - this is it - the TOOLBOX is coming with you - how to sort out the bad attitudes in the home, get them to go to bed early, get up ON TIME ... and get off the phone!


Learners
less anxiety and better marks
It's not only about marks. It's about dealing with overwhelm and anxiety; lack of energy and those pesky mood swings. The Smart Study System addresses more that just study methods - it's life skills too.

The Leaders
innovative training solutions
Many meetings are hard to facilitate - here are some communication skills that you can use for your own and others' benefit. It's simple - how you talk; the body language - it all plays small roles in a big play. 

Practical Tools for Parent

reset    reconnect   refocus

Start with the free 5-minute Guide that gives you 20 quiet, high-leverage moves you can use today. More authority; Fewer Battles.

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Students of all ages

We offer new and old school ways for you to relax, learn and grow. Use our AntiStress Mobile App to help you calm down, focus and kill Procrastination, Includes BONUS App Users Guide Ebook and Study Starter Kit.

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FREE Download:  "The 20-Step Guide"

The daily battles don’t have to stay this hard.

Most parents are doing their best with teenagers who are pulling away, shutting down, or pushing back. You’re not failing. You’re just missing a few precise moves that change the temperature of the conversation. 

20 Steps Up while Calming Yourself Down 
gives you twenty quiet, high-leverage actions you can start using today. 

  • How to listen so they actually talk. 
  • How to hold the line without turning every moment into a fight. 
  • How to co-author rules they’ll actually follow. 
  • And how to stay calm when everything in you wants to react. 
Each step is short, practical, and tested in real homes.

  • No theory.  No fluff. 
  • Just what works when you’re the adult in the room. 
Read it tonight.  Pick one move.  Watch what shifts.

For the kids

This site assists parents and teachers of struggling teenagers. And the learners themselves, too. We are in this together.

Every young person has abilities the world needs. Our responsibility is to help them develop these abilities before the world demands them.

We help them go from being frustrated and overwhelmed to becoming responsible, balanced, and motivated students. 

This transformation allows you to nurture them into confident, enthusiastic young adults. And then success becomes inevitable.

The question

What if we stop asking: "How do we fix these kids?" and rather ask "How can I be an adult who recognises the potential behind the conflict and the silence?"

Learn how to
  • reconnect with your teenage child
  • strengthen old bonds 
  • talk and listen to one another
  • set and achieve new goals
  • make new rules we agree on
  • develop a fresh set of study skills
  • build their confidence 
  • creating harmony in the home
  • help them to choose when to study
  • turn academic battles into peaceful victories 
Show me the System
Don't Panic - Study Without StressNow you will know WHY your BRAIN won't let you LEARN. Grab the FREE pages from my new book.
Learning TOOLSMy FREE mobile Apps, ebooks, articles and INFOgraphs are fun to download and pin up somewhere or share. The collection substantial. Lots to choose from - learn at your own pace. Some days are better than others.
The FINAL FRAMEWORKThis system groups together all the serious steps a parent/teacher can take to reach their teenage learner. This system is NOT just a study methods course. Digital Tools (Self-paced dashboard). Free Future Updates (No subscription fees). Mobile Devices can access all content.
RESOURCESWe provide ongoing support, additional new material as time goes on and you will always be able to check out my articles, video links and social media content.
READY to Upgrade?Design your own study space and explore the World of Learning in Style; You can embrace a more balanced lifestyle OR completely redefine your everyday routine ... on YOUR tems. Experience the Future of Edu-Tech with our mobile apps. and regain up to 2 Hours of FREE Time Daily
VIDEOSDon't you find that videos make learning easier? When you have a lot to learn, you often need to watch the video a few times. It's lust better to see a live demo where a real face tells you what to do. Or would you rather just read through a book on its own. I say - have the book in front of you, but let me discuss it with you on the video, and you can watch it over and over until you get it.
PODCASTSI like to read the chapters for my students so now you will be able to listen to it while you relax and let it sink in while you are trying to go through the work. There is no need to rush. We'll take it slow and you can listen over and over until you understand what the techniques are all about.
PRICING STRUCTUREYOUR budget decides the entry point. Today's downloads are free. If you choose to come back, we offer three affordable Single Premium Plans. You get Permanent access to all current and future study tools. What is Included? All Video Lessons, Audio Podcasts (Downloadable tracks), Complete Printables Pack (PDF worksheets and Word Docx files). Mobile app.

What is the Smart Study System?

  1. Transformational Systems for Parents
    Let me show you exactly how to get your child back on your side
  2. Innovative Teaching Strategies
    Find out what you can do differently to break negative patterns
  3. Smart Learning Techniques
    Cutting edge research shows kids how to save time and tears
  4. Daily exercises and workbook notes 
    Keep track of progress - it's very satisfying to tick those boxes
  5. No more Battles
    Easy downloads and single-page Scripts help you to talk to each other

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What are the actual tools?

We employ a mix of old-school downloads and  high-tech (digital) instruments to make the experience personal and fun. Resources can be downloaded, saved, printed and shared. Sometimes writing on an ordinary worksheet is more effective than an over-stimulating device-based lesson.
Checklists & Templates
Strictly controlled tasks and routines build confidence and peace of mind. Includes paper-based contracts and cooperation agreements.
Mobile Apps
Modern software for easy access to information and instructions. Highly interactive but controlled by strict privacy protocols and learner-safe platforms.
Online Courses
Self-paced, challenging, comprehensive and rewarding - these learning experiences can be done over and over. Certification included.
Ebooks & Workbooks
Comprehensive, downloadable, printable, customized and personal -  learning resources that can be kept and shared.
Websites
Exclusive memberships to curated content that can be accessed and updated as the learning experience evolves. Available everywhere.
Videos & Podcasts
Nothing beats a good video or a soothing podcast - quality long-form content allows for purposeful transfer of valuable skills.
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