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Maintaining Summer Friendships
Posted by Laura Buddenberg, MS and Alesia Montgomery, MS on Jun 19th 2019
An
interview with authors Alesia Montgomery and Laura BuddenbergFor many children (and adults), the countdown to summer break is on
their minds beginning in early spring. As the school year winds do
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Summer Days... Reading Ways!
Posted by Jennifer Buth Bell, Manager of Literacy Programs at Boys Town National Training on May 21st 2019
As spring approaches and
images of warm breezes, budding trees, and outdoor social activities beckon, the
allure of isolated and reclusive hobbies wane.
This is especially true for students who sp
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What’s the Problem? Tips on How to Teach Kids to Solve Problems
Posted by Bryan Smith, Boys Town Press Author and Elementary School Counselor on May 13th 2019
“But, what’s the problem?”
Does this sound familiar? I hear this question
from my students A LOT!
I find that my students struggle with
understanding what a problem really is. Most assume tha
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It’s No Lie: Honesty Is the Best Policy for Kids
Posted by Kris Hallstrom, Manager of the Boys Town National Hotline on Apr 24th 2019
Fibbing. Bending the truth. Telling stories. Making up stuff.No matter what you call it, lying is not something you want your child to do. But kids of all ages often have difficulty telling the truth,
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Surviving Embarrassment
Posted by Leona Lugan, Boys Town Press Author on Apr 10th 2019
I CAN'T Believe That Just Happened!In the Stained Glass Tree, Jilly
finds herself in plenty of embarrassing situations, but perhaps the worst is
when she goes to her first dance and Brianna "acciden
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Five Tips for Raising Children Who Celebrate Diversity
Posted by Bridget Barnes, Director of Boys Town Common Sense Parenting on Mar 26th 2019
America truly is a melting pot of many cultures, and our society’s diversity is what makes us unique, strong and vibrant. No matter what race people are or what religion or cultural beliefs they profe
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