Teacher, author, and child development expert, Deborah Farmer Kris, examines the need for considering balance and purpose for our students. Teens are reporting as running on empty. Striving but not thriving. She discusses supporting students to build optimism, curiosity, and integrity.Visit the Parenthood365 website.Read Deborah's article, "Striving or Thriving? Steps to Help Kids Find Balance and Purpose." 

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