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Thrivers The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine

Michele Borba Ed D.

The bestselling author of We think we have to push our kids to do more, achieve more, BE more. But we’re modeling the wrong traits—like rule-following and caution—and research shows it’s NOT working. This kind of “Striver” mindset isn’t just making kids unhappier, says Dr. Michele Borba…it’s actual...

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The Daily Stoic

This book explores what enables some children to thrive in challenging situations. It emphasizes the role of supportive adults and trust in overcoming adversity.

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there's actually a really interesting book that just came out called Thrivers it's by Michelle Borba she's a wonderful person and a parenting expert and that book is all it's sort of the culmination o...

— Episode: Jessica Lahey on Self-Efficacy and the V...

Episode: Jessica Lahey on Self-Efficacy and the Virtue of T...

This book explores what enables some children to thrive in challenging situations. It emphasizes the role of supportive adults and trust in overcoming adversity.

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there's actually a really interesting book that just came out called Thrivers it's by Michelle Borba she's a wonderful person and a parenting expert and that book is all it's sort of the culmination of all the work she's ever done which is about you know what makes it so that some kids thrive in situations that other kids wouldn't and or that other kids can't even survive

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