And every single year, more and more research kept coming up that we can create thrivers - that thrivers are made, not born.
I actually started studying resilience way back when, in my ed psych classes, when I was working on my doctorate. Michele: Well, I have to tell you, Gretchen, this has been a 40-year writing process. Michele, before we get into your research on helping kids thrive, we're wondering what made you write this book and, in particular, why now? It's not the show." I said, "What's about the song?" She says, "It's what every kid needs: a place where everybody knows your name and everybody's glad you came."Īmanda: I didn't know that part of the story. It takes place in a bar, with Norm, Sam, and Rebecca." And I went, "Cheers?" She says, "Yeah." I said, "What do you like about the show?" She says, "It's the song. Is there any bit of advice that I could give your principal or your teachers to help you?" And she says, "Well, there was this real lame show my mother watches on TV. I'd asked her, "I understand you're depressed and you're struggling. The theme song from "Cheers" came from a 15-year-old. Michele: I have to give you a footnote to that. At the end of that keynote speech, you had everybody get up and sing the theme song to "Cheers."
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That we met at a conference, in an elevator, and then you did this amazing keynote speech on how to raise good humans, right? And what I really liked about that is we all sort of ended up thriving together. I've been so looking forward to this.Īmanda: We're so excited to have you here. Gretchen: We're so glad she's here to talk to us today. And we know she has great insights on how all kids can thrive. But Michele is a former classroom and special education teacher, as well as an educational consultant and parenting expert. And she emphasizes that all of these strengths can be taught to kids at any age.Īmanda: The book isn't specifically about kids who learn differently. Gretchen: Michele writes that kids who thrive have some combination of the following seven strengths: confidence, empathy, self-control, integrity, curiosity, perseverance, and optimism. Michele Borba defines thriving kids as kids who are happy, healthy, and high-performing. Gretchen: Today, we're talking about how to help our kids thrive.Īmanda: What do we mean by thrive? Well, in a new book called "Thrivers," Dr. We'll offer you perspectives, stories, and advice for and from people who have all types of learning differences. On this show, we talk to parents, teachers, experts, and sometimes even kids. And this is "In It."Īmanda: "In It" is a podcast from the Understood Podcast Network. Gretchen: I'm Gretchen Vierstra, a former classroom teacher and an editor here at Understood. And I'm a parent to kids who learn differently. I'm the director of thought leadership for. Find your new favorite today at u.org/podcasts or wherever you find your podcasts.Īmanda: Hi, I'm Amanda Morin.
On the Understood Podcast Network, there's a podcast for everyone. And hear stories from working professionals who learn and think differently. Learn about the surprising ways ADHD symptoms can surface in kids and adults. Explore the highs and lows of raising kids with learning challenges. Our podcasts bring new voices and perspectives you won't hear anywhere else. How to help your child build self-controlĦ ways to improve your child’s self-esteem with extracurricular activitiesĪnd check out Michele’s book: Thrivers: Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine Episode transcriptĪnnouncer: Discover all of Understood's podcasts, where we talk candidly about challenges with reading, writing, focus, and other learning differences. Self-care for kids: 6 ways to self-regulate You’ll learn practical, actionable ways to help kids develop those strengths at any age.
Listen in to hear Michele’s definition of thriving, and the seven strengths that help kids thrive.
Michele Borba - a parenting expert and former special education teacher - about her book Thrivers: Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. In this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Gretchen Vierstra talk with Dr. What does it mean to thrive? And how can we help our kids become thrivers?
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