“I just don’t like this!” One of my students vehemently confessed in frustration. “What don’t you like?” I asked with curiosity and slight concern. “This.” He tossed a Word-A-Round card in my direction, expressing his disdain for the challenge. I quickly put on my investigative hat and wondered how I could bring him back toContinue reading “When Smart Kids Don’t Feel Good Enough”
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Don’t Give In! Your Children Want You to Win!
The ages at which children and youth begin to realize their parents are not really superheroes vary from child to child. But there is something notable about parents and guardians who demonstrate the power of addressing conflict. Instead of avoiding it or denying it, they collaborate with trusted family and friends, devising short-term and long-termContinue reading “Don’t Give In! Your Children Want You to Win!”
Ashley M. Blanco 