Careers In A Crunch Podcast
Scarsdale High School student interview.
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08, 2026
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08, 2026
New York Times Published : Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor as published in the New York Times- July 2026 Happy in the Muck To the Editor: I really enjoyed “Picking Trash Out of Muck, and Loving It” (front page, July 18). It was refreshing to read such an uplifting story about a group of women who spend their time wading through ponds and lakes pulling underwater garbage from the muck. You quote Lisa Weiss, a 65-year-old retired high school math teacher, as saying, “You’re exhausted, you’re maybe a little sunburned, you’re filthy, and it’s the best feeling.” I wasn’t surprised to learn that the effort [...]
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07, 2026
Five Factors that Build Resilient Kids
by Caren Baruch-Feldman, PhD The end of summer can be a particularly busy and demanding time for children and families. Between readjusting around travel and shifting routines and preparing for a new school year, along with all the new challenges that may bring, stress levels can run high. As we help children navigate these challenges, it is worth focusing on one of the strongest predictors of long-term well-being: resilience. Resilience is the ability to adapt, recover, and even grow in the face of adversity. Building these skills early on allows a person to handle the bumps and bigger disappointments [...]
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01, 2026
Resilience Amid Trauma : Letter to the Editor – New York Times
read all NY Times 1/16/25 letters to the editor To the Editor: I read “Living Through Wildfires Leaves Psychological Scars” (news article, Jan. 10) with great interest. However, I was disappointed by its heavy emphasis on “lasting psychological harm,” “anxiety” and “post-traumatic stress disorder,” while neglecting an equally important message: Most people are resilient. Study after study, across countries and contexts, has shown that people are remarkably resilient in the face of adversity. Even amid the devastation caused by the Los Angeles fires, the human spirit’s capacity to endure, recover and thrive is a powerful story that deserves attention. [...]
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04, 2018
NASP: Teaching Character Strengths: Persee the Perseverant Puppy
View Original Article >> p. 16 Volume 46 Issue 3 It's the day of the state math test at Harrison Avenue Elementary School in Westchester County, New York, and Persee, the perseverant puppy mascot, sits on top of the smart board, a visual reminder to students of the instruction they have been given throughout the school year that "perseverance pays off!" When faced with a challenging question, Persee reminds these third graders to exhibit an optimistic mindset, use flexible strategies in the face of obstacles, and to treat themselves with kindness and compassion. Understanding and Framing the Problem Persee is [...]
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02, 2018
The Lunch ‘n’ Learn webinar on Growing Grit in Teens with Dr. Steve Kurtz
If you missed my presentation with Dr. Steve Kurtz on the the topic of growing grit in teens, here is your opportunity to see a recording. ENJOY!
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02, 2018
The Keys to Student Success Grit, Self Control, and a Growth Mindset – Video
If you missed my talk at Edgemont on The Keys to Student Success here is your opportunity to watch it.
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01, 2018
Getting Staff to be Gritty – Video
Business consultant and camp guru, Sarah Kurtz McKinnon, interviews psychologist, writer, and fellow EOT faculty member, Dr. Caren Baruch-Feldman, about selecting staff with grit and cultivating their on-site perseverance. https://youtu.be/7Udg56gp2Ek
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01, 2018
FREE Webinar: Getting Staff to be Gritty
Join Sarah Kurtz McKinnon and Dr. Caren Baruch-Feldman as they discuss, "Getting Staff To Be Gritty", on Tuesday, Jan. 16 @ 1pm EST! Register Here: https://events.genndi.com/channel/EOT_Webinars_Gritty
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12, 2017
Leading Edge: Growing Gritty Teens
People who develop grit from an early age are more persistent and resilient in achieving their goals than people who are not. Dr. Caren Baruch Feldman, a clinical psychologist and expert on grit, provides strategies for coaches, group leaders, and parents on how to help teens grow their grit and set themselves up for success in every aspect of their lives. Her most recent book is The Grit Guide for Teens, a workbook designed to help teens develop perseverance, self-control, and a growth mindset. Overview of Grit My definition of grit is based on Dr. Angela Duckworth’s definition. Dr. Angela [...]