As the school year begins, Strait – who teaches 6th-grade English and writing at Queensbury – has been getting supportive words, emails, and selfies from students and families holding copies of “Last ...

Stories of courage, ingenuity, determination and perseverance can inspire kids in many important ways. Such is the case with the books reviewed today. In our cultural climate, where young and old ...

Through my research as a child psychologist, I've found that perseverance is the No. 1 soft skill that sets kids who are highly motivated apart from those who give up easily. In fact, studies have ...

My 6-year-old was excited to make a star out of sticks and string, but as the materials tangled, his frustration spiked. So we took a break and went on a walk together. “Do you remember when you were ...