Perseverance, sometimes called grit, is being able to work toward and maintain passion for a long-term goal despite obstacles and setbacks. There has been a lot of discussion on grit in recent years, ...

As parents, we witness our kids struggle to master new tasks at all different ages and stages. Whether it’s zipping their coat, tying their shoes, perfecting lowercase letters, or learning how to play ...

Most children want to succeed, but follow-through often fades when things get tough. This is why, and what parents can do to ...

“You can have one chocolate chip if you drink it all gone.” My four-year-old needed to take a dose of antibiotics yesterday — a heaping spoonful of chalky goo — and he was not listening to any of my ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hopefully, you’ve been watching the Olympics Games with your children. It’s a spectacle of sport that brings out our patriotic spirit as we cheer on Team USA. It’s a chance to see the heights a human ...