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The Power of Stories in Overcoming Challenges
By Garth Sundem, author of Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Challenges: Overcoming Adversity Around the World Unless I’m misremembering, I once had a chance to interview famed psychologist Elizabeth Loftus about the formation of false memories. Really, her research is … Continue reading
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Enter to Win Books for Building Confident Kids
This giveaway is now closed. Empower kids of all ages to strengthen their self-esteem and sense of purpose. One lucky reader will win all of these positive, practical, must-have resources: Just Because I Am Stick Up for Yourself! Be Confident in Who … Continue reading
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Feel Confident! A Book That Empowers Students and Teachers
by Livy Traczyk For years, teachers have lined their bookshelves with children’s stories that spotlight uniqueness—picture books that help kids understand their innate specialness. Such books are essential in talking about the gifts and talents that make children different from … Continue reading
Prescription for Your Child: A Dose of Understanding Mixed with Kindness
by Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., author of the Learning to Get Along® series Recently, an acquaintance shared this incident with me. His daughter had been wetting the bed at night. Frustrated that he needed to wake in the middle of … Continue reading
