In this episode of The School Success Formula I [Lucy Parsons] interview Caren Baruch-Feldman, a clinical psychologist and a certified school psychologist from Scarsdale, New York. We talk about her book, The Grit Guide for Teens, and discuss how parents can help their teens to develop a grittier attitude in all areas of their lives.
Every once in a while you stumble across a book that is very much relevant to your present circumstances and as if written with you in mind; The Grit Guide for Teens happens to be such a book that is proving really valuable to me in my current endeavor of championing positive education. Some of you might know, that I am currently executing a long term positive education intervention in a school in Pune, which is structured around VIA character strengths. One of the strengths we are focusing on is Grit, the target audience is teenagers and this book has [...]
Hope you enjoy highlights from the book launch. Be inspired by teens Emily and Matt and learn what makes The Grit Guide for Teens unique. Thanks for watching!
Often when we are trying to work on our grit goal, there may be two competing voices in our heads: a loud, impulsive voice directing us toward more immediate rewards, and a quiet, thoughtful voice encouraging us to consider long-term outcomes. When you are trying to stick to a goal or overcome a challenge, you will be more successful if you can tune into what you know will feel good in the long term and quiet down what feels good right now (in the short term). By adopting a mind-set that focuses on the long term, your grit will grow...
Thank you to all of those who attended the book launch of The Grit Guide for Teens. If you missed the launch, here's an opportunity to be inspired by 2 gritty teens, Emily Weisbrot and Matt Eskenazi as well as learn more about the book. Thank you everyone for being part of my grit team! I am excited to share that I will be on the radio this Friday, July 21st at 800am. I will be on SiriusXM110/Doctor Radio's Child Psych & Parenting Show, About Our Kids – which broadcasts on Fridays in conjunction with the NYU Child [...]
Having trouble dieting? Building up the courage to meet new people? Actually getting down to business and studying hard for that upcoming test? Getting Gritty features Dr. Caren Baruch-Feldman, author of The Grit Guide for Teens (in bookstores this July!). Dr. Baruch-Feldman teaches us what having grit means as well as how to grow our grit. Perfect for parents and teens.
At the Book Launch for The Grit Guide for Teens: A Workbook to Help You Build Perseverance, Self-Control, and a Growth Mindset, learn how teens can grow their grit from author and psychologist, Dr. Caren Baruch-Feldman. July 9, 2017; 4pm Barnes & Noble Vernon Hills Shopping Center 680 Post Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 914-472-0689 This event is open to all. Feel free to share this invitation with friends and colleagues. Looking forward to seeing you there!For more information about the book, please see go to www.drbaruchfeldman.com/book
In the words of Walter Mischel and Cookie Monster, “Good things come to those who wait.” Many of you have pre-ordered the book and have had to wait. As a small thank you for pre-ordering, The Grit Guide for Teens, I would like to give you a sneak peak of two activities, one from the workbook and one from the online resource for parents and educators. In addition, I have attached a video of an interview with a parent who is also an educator sharing how she helped her teen grow her gift. /book-gifts/
It is the second day of the state math test at Harrison Avenue Elementary School in Westchester County, New York. Persee, the perseverant puppy mascot, sits on top of the smart board in a third grade classroom, a 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. What is happening at Harrison Avenue, the elementary school where I work [...]
“Other People Matter”- Chris Peterson March 20th was The International Day of Happiness. In celebration, throughout the month of March, I received emails sharing ways to increase my happiness. What struck me was that none of the emails suggested buying a pair of expensive shoes or a box of chocolates. Instead, the focus, and rightly so, was on what Positive Psychologist, Chris Peterson, meant by saying, “Other People Matter.” By making other people matter, happiness in the truest and deepest sense of the word is achieved. When I think about what truly makes me “happy” and gives life meaning, it [...]