Kendall Cotton Bronk

Kendall Cotton Bronk is a professor and developmental scientist at the Claremont Graduate University.

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

A10: Check out this blog entry for more information about how to help your teen discover his or her purpose: https://t.co/EJBT8Kq1L0 https://t.co/Ubnc7s60FA

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Q10 What resources are out there to help our children discover their purpose? Will certain resources work better for different children? #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

A10: Empirically supported online resources available for students (for free!) at: https://t.co/tLP02hXd8X and at https://t.co/VP9XmbtFkb #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/Ubnc7s60FA

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Q10 What resources are out there to help our children discover their purpose? Will certain resources work better for different children? #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

A10: Lots of good, purpose-fostering resources available! Read William Damon’s book on The Path to Purpose: Helping Our Children Find their Calling in Life. #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/Ubnc7s60FA

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Q10 What resources are out there to help our children discover their purpose? Will certain resources work better for different children? #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

Great point! In addition to having support from family, support from adults outside the family is also key for teens, particularly when it comes to purpose development. #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/C4VD3EJWy0

[UW-Madison Families @UWParent]

A9 It sounds simple, but it can be easy to overlook - remind your student that you believe in them. They aren’t too old for this message. What you think matters and they want to make you proud. #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/ymVHkgP5nJ

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

A9: Remember, discovering purpose is not necessarily a one-time event; it may be more of an on-going process. Be open to trying new things, and along the way, reflect on the kinds of activities that enable you to make a meaningful difference. #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/n3DrXFTX1r

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Q9 For students who’ve recently graduated both high school and college, and may be unsure of what they want to do with their life, what's the best advice you would give them and their families? #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

A9: Ask others where they find purpose- and listen! Their answers might help you reflect on your own purpose. #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/n3DrXFTX1r

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Q9 For students who’ve recently graduated both high school and college, and may be unsure of what they want to do with their life, what's the best advice you would give them and their families? #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

A9: Sometimes we have a purpose we set out to pursue, or we find purpose in what we’re doing. Start somewhere and be reflective. Do I find purpose in any part of what I’m doing? If so, in what part? Why? If not, why? What would need to change for me to find purpose? #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/n3DrXFTX1r

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Q9 For students who’ve recently graduated both high school and college, and may be unsure of what they want to do with their life, what's the best advice you would give them and their families? #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

A9: Consider 3 things: What am I really good at? What do I care deeply about? How can I apply my skills or talents to address meaningful problems in the broader world? #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/n3DrXFTX1r

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Q9 For students who’ve recently graduated both high school and college, and may be unsure of what they want to do with their life, what's the best advice you would give them and their families? #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

Similar to experiencing awe, fostering gratitude can also cultivate purpose! As youth reflect on the blessings from others, they are inclined to consider how they want to give back. #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/kXYMdcwNt9

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@GreaterGoodSC’s Dacher Keltner found that experiencing awe in classrooms can impact students' purpose. Awe makes us feel connected to something larger than ourselves—a crucial part of purpose. https://t.co/xxZ2SAfTPo More on how educators can foster purpose next! #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

A8: Purpose discussions could be relevant in history classes when discussing historical leaders with purpose. #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/iktk7eX14J

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Q8 What role do schools and educators play in helping kids find purpose? Can purpose be incorporated into curriculum and classroom learning? #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

A8: Given that purpose contributes to psychological and physical health, consider incorporating discussions of purpose into health classes. #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/iktk7eX14J

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Q8 What role do schools and educators play in helping kids find purpose? Can purpose be incorporated into curriculum and classroom learning? #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

Like parents, teachers can- and should!- share their purposes with their students. Do you find purpose in being a dedicated educator? If so, tell your students about it! #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/iktk7eX14J

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Q8 What role do schools and educators play in helping kids find purpose? Can purpose be incorporated into curriculum and classroom learning? #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

Youth from low SES backgrounds encounter additional challenges to purpose formation, but some find meaningful opportunities to tackle these challenges, and turn potential obstacles to purpose development into catalysts for its formation. #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/62lors7dpP

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Q7 How does opportunity and equity play into finding purpose? In other words, is purpose a conversation that comes with privilege? How can we make sure all young people have opportunity to explore their purpose? #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

Studies find purpose is as prevalent among youth from low SES backgrounds as it is among youth from middle SES backgrounds. #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/62lors7dpP

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Q7 How does opportunity and equity play into finding purpose? In other words, is purpose a conversation that comes with privilege? How can we make sure all young people have opportunity to explore their purpose? #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

I agree! Youth need to try different activities to discover which ones are meaningful to them. #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/PvH5AxW7cB

[Tim Wolff @timwolffSSD]

@educationnation #toolkittalk I would recommend as much exposure to a multitude of different careers. Inform them as best you can, let them get experience in the field if and when possible.

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

Such a good point! Education is key for many purposes. ALL young people have the potential to discover their purpose! Our job is to give them the skills, opportunities, and resources they need to do so. #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/R1aTFrUxH6

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A7: Everyone should have the chance to find their purpose. Unfortunately for many, socioeconomic, racial, and gender inequality can get in the way. The first step to leveling the playing field is making education as accessible as possible. #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

Good point! There are usually many routes to a purpose. E.g. if you want to help reduce homelessness you can advocate for political change, volunteer, or write about the problem to motivate others to act. #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/nWhq4MJwrK

[CityYear @CityYear]

A6: It’s important to tell students they will be able to achieve their goals in multiple ways. even if they don’t get their dream job. Maybe it's through a personal project or through service. Speaking of service, join our team! https://t.co/cGdQdnFAFY #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

Purpose often emerges from the "whys-" good point! #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/4B2Z4vUMWX

[Christine B. Whelan @christinewhelan]

Help kids by asking WHY it matters before HOW to make it happen. #goals are super important but achieving them can be empty w/o #purpose. Frame the question in terms of WHYs (purpose) first... then HOWs (goals) #ToolkitTalk @educationnation https://t.co/7ODF95E3X2

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

A purpose in life addresses a real world problem and helps young people find their place in the broader world. #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/Y3DMG3k9cy

[NBCU Academy @NBCUAcademy]

Q6 While you certainly want your kid to enjoy their future job and life and find their purpose, the balance between passion and reality can be challenging to navigate. How can parents and educators help students find this balance? #ToolkitTalk

[Kendall Cotton Bronk @kcbronk]

Some young adults find purpose in their careers; others find it outside of work, in caring for their families, serving God, pursuing social change, etc. #ToolkitTalk https://t.co/Y3DMG3k9cy

[NBCU Academy @NBCUAcademy]

Q6 While you certainly want your kid to enjoy their future job and life and find their purpose, the balance between passion and reality can be challenging to navigate. How can parents and educators help students find this balance? #ToolkitTalk