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Teaching Kids How to Be a Great Friend and Have Great Friends

Posted by Jennifer Licate, Boys Town Press Author and School Counselor on Feb 5th 2025

“In order to get a friend, you have to be a friend. Be ready to be a friend.” This insightful quote from Maya Angelou highlights a valuable truism: The first step to having meaningful and … read more

The Treasures You Seek

Posted by Gina Prosch, Teacher, Boys Town Press Author, and @ginaproschwrites on Facebook/Instagram on Jan 7th 2025

The week before Christmas, my husband and I filled up our travel mugs with coffee and ventured forth into the dark of night. The classic holiday tunes on the radio, with a little help from our car’s … read more

​You, Too, Can Fail for the Win!

Posted by Gina Prosch, Teacher and Boys Town Press Author on Mar 5th 2024

Fail? For the win?Who in their right mind would ever want to fail? And how can it be considered a win? Whether we like it or not (and trust me…we don’t like it!), somewhere along the road to adultho … read more

How to Raise a Confident Child

Posted by Julia Cook, Boys Town Press Author and Former School Counselor on Jun 8th 2023

As a mom, I wanted to instill confidence in my three children, but I always feared that if they became overly confident, they would struggle. Confidence is an attribute that will serve a child … read more

4 Tips for Supporting a Child with Depression

Posted by Jennifer Simpson, Boys Town Family Teacher on May 1st 2023

This article was originally shared on momaha.com.Depression affects kids in a variety of ways and can be situational or a constant in their life.There are a few things parents can do to help keep depr … read more