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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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 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
The Secret Recipe for Growing Your Grit
Psychologist Caren Baruch-Feldman offers 10 crucial strategies to help you stick to it, whatever “it” happens to be. Being gritty, having self-control in the face of temptations, and rebounding from failure are not easy. However, there are ways that we know from science that make it easier for us to have stick-to-it-ness. The question is, what are some ways that can put you in the driver’s seat, as opposed to being driven by your temptations? Here are my top ten strategies (secret recipe) based on the latest scientific research in helping people change in general that can be applied to [...]
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11, 2017
Psychology Today: The Most Nutritional Meal You Can Feed Your Kids
When was the last time you modeled Cousin Vinny and asked your kids: How do you like your grits: regular, creamy, or al dente? Sure, french toast with crispy bacon, a slice of tasty pizza, or a Big Mac (or two) might be their preference but if you want to feed them the stuff that will help them achieve their goals, feed them healthy portions of grit.
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11, 2017
Quick Tips: Helping Teen Clients Build a Grit Team
Part three of a three-part series on fostering grit in teen clients. Read part one and two. So far, I have suggested ways teens can grow their grit by focusing on changing themselves—their mind-set and behavior. As important as this internal work is, it’s equally important that teens build a community of grit—a grit team. When I speak to teens, they often tell me that connections to other people are what helps them persevere in the face of obstacles. Here are some ideas and concepts you can share with your teen clients to encourage them to create a community of [...]