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The Case for Thinking Like a Child

Working in the school system, I often hear children being asked, “Don’t you know any better?” or “Why didn’t you make a better choice?” These questions are usually met with a confused expression. Then these children look at the ceiling or the floor, searching for a response that won’t get them deeper into trouble. The truth is that there are a lot of children who don’t know better. They have often made the best choice they could, given the information, skills, and resources the …
May 19th 2020 Jeff Tucker, Boys Town Press Author and National Certified School Counselor

What’s the Problem? Tips on How to Teach Kids to Solve Problems

“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 that a problem is only a problem when it affects someone else, or when they see an immediate consequence for an action. In reality, of course, there are long-term and unintended consequences that they may not see for a while. And there’s also the ironic realization that problem solving isn’t JUST …
May 13th 2019 Bryan Smith, Boys Town Press Author and Elementary School Counselor