When Police Officers, Celebrities, and the Government Fail to be Role Models
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
We all make mistakes. It’s human. But we don’t always clean up our messes. As adults—parents, educators, and mentors—we play an important role in teaching children how to cope with mistakes. It’s not always pretty—it’s not always easy—but it’s the responsible [...]
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When the truth feels so good: Writing a Thank-you Note to the Teacher
December 2009 update:
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It’s the end of the school year. Many of you are saying, “thank goodness.” But let’s not forget to say “thank-you” to the teachers. [...]
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Parents: Could getting your child involved in making lunch simply end up creating a mess of unappetizing foods not even appealing to a hungry dog? It doesn’t have to be! (Enjoy this short piece of nostalgia on Lilly Tomlin’s Edith Ann, creating her lunch masterpiece from Sesame Street, above.)
Since the article on vending machines [...]
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