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Five Ways to Inspire (not Impose) Kindness
Posted by Erin Green, Director of Boys Town Press on Feb 3rd 2020
When children are young, we teach by showing. We show them
what money looks like when we count it. We take more abstract concepts, like
addition and subtraction, and physically show them how it l
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Life: A Checklist or a Journey?
Posted by Jennifer Law, Boys Town Press Author on Jan 28th 2020
The feeling of accomplishment is something most people cherish. You did it! You got all the laundry put away! You organized your office! You worked out! You slept eight hours last night! You feel g
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Helping Kids Navigate Tough Social Situations
Posted by Erin Green, Director of Boys Town Press on Jan 6th 2020
Certain social situations can be tricky. Working collaboratively with people who don't share the same opinion as you, telling the truth in a kind way, calming down in the face of frustration, and meet
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Cultivating Gratitude
Posted by Billie Pavicic, Boys Town Press Author on Nov 25th 2019
As the
holidays approach, people often take a moment to reflect on the year and give
thanks for the blessings they have received. Whether it’s going around the
Thanksgiving table to say one thing y
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Teaching Character with Social Skills
Posted by Erin Green, Director of Boys Town Press on Nov 7th 2019
When Father Edward Flanagan started Boys Town, his mission
was to give boys a safe place to call home while giving them the skills needed
to become productive citizens. A major part of accomplishing
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Teach Kids to be a B.O.S.S and Take a Stand Against Bullying
Posted by Kip Jones, Boys Town Press Author and School Counselor on Oct 9th 2019
Bullying has become an epidemic in communities, homes, online and our schools. For example, bullyingstatistics.org cites the following data:
Bullying victims are between 2 to 9 times more likely
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