050//Help Your Kids Increase Grit Through Extracurriculars

It seems like everyday there's a new tragedy on the news.  There are more students struggling with anxiety and depression and succumbing to the pressures of life than ever before.  Not only that, but it seems that kids aren't able to handle challenges the way they used to.  In Angela Duckworth's book on Grit she shares her research on grit and insights to developing grit through different experiences.  In today's episode we are going to talk about developing grit and follow through by participating in extracurricular activities.  Being involved after school for kids and work for adults is a successful way to increase passion and perseverance.  Listen in to learn more!

 

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