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The Kid President and Resilience

Wonder Where the Kid President is Now? In 2013, Robby Novak, otherwise known as the Kid President, took the world by storm. Over a three million views on just his first video. Why? What made him so engaging? Well, he was funny, energetic, loved to dance AND had a good message. He encouraged teachers to look…

Growing Strong: Four Characteristics of Resilient Children

By Lynne Watts

It is a rare individual who does not encounter disappointments and difficulties during their childhood years. As counselors, we have the privilege of nurturing tomorrow’s leaders and helping them develop courage and resilience in order to handle these difficulties. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity, overcome obstacles, and adapt positively to life’s…