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To Fail or Not to Fail?

Posted by Jennifer Law, Boys Town Press Author on Jun 23rd 2021

It’s so hard to be perfect. In fact, it’s impossible to be perfect. Yet that seems to be exactly what many of us are seeking. Where did we get this idea that it was possible to do everything well … read more

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait!

Posted by Julia Cook, Boys Town Press Author and Former School Counselor on Jun 8th 2021

"You need to be more patient!" Six words that I have heard ALL of my life. To me, patience means waiting…and waiting is really hard! Personally, I think that a lack of patience is and always has been … read more

8 Ways Kids Can Manage Their Time to Prioritize Self-Care

Posted by Ashley Bartley, M.Ed., NCC, School Counselor and Boys Town Press Author on May 25th 2021

We’ve all had those evenings where there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to do everything we’d like to get done. Many kids rush from school straight to extracurricular activities, and dinner … read more

5 Social Skills Every Teacher Can (and Should) Teach

Posted by Jo Ann Flaxbeard, Boys Town National Training on Apr 2nd 2021

Visit any school in the country and it would be unusual to not see this posted somewhere in the building. These words are a reminder of the effects teachers have – effects they may never have the o … read more

The Good, the Bad, and the Backstory

Posted by Melissa Minery, Boys Town Press Author and School Counselor on Mar 3rd 2021

What if you could know both sides of the story? What if you could know the “why” and not just the “what”?I spent quite a bit of my youth feeling insecure and jealous of my sister. The adults in our li … read more