Roots of Action

Research-based #parenting and #education blog founded by @DrPriceMitchell #psychology #teens #children

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How to Talk to Teens About College Without Pressure: It’s one of the biggest challenges for parents and mentors: how to give guidance when even gentle suggestions can feel controlling to a #teenager eager for independence. #parenting #college https://t.co/foGX4bOCzZ

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Thinking about summer youth programs for your #children? Learn how to choose them. #parenting #K12 https://t.co/Np8AV90FrC

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Use these #quotes in the #classroom to inspire #empathy. #K12 #education #teacher #teacherstudent https://t.co/9P4F2IQHJZ

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Six empathy-building habits of great teachers according to students. #K12 #teacher #teacherandstudent #classroom https://t.co/9GXUUsSPjZ

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How does #student #success develop from the inside out? Read our 9-article series for educators. #teacher #K12 #classroom #education https://t.co/k0zWbYkK4f

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See new spotlights for helping students/families set goals for academic learning and growth in personal competencies (cognitive, metacognitive, motivational, and social-emotional) @LoriT027 #K12 #Education #teacher #teacherstudent https://t.co/CkAH9Hys3O

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Our latest resource shows that teen life satisfaction is more highly correlated to internal strengths than GPA. #PTChat #education #Parents #k12 #teacher #edchatie https://t.co/DgjXzGBDEv

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When we let children unfold at their own pace, they develop into their best selves. #parenting #teaching #K12 #PTChat

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Regardless of politics or worldviews, let's remember to teach children to be useful, honorable, and compassionate. #K12 #parenting #teaching #PTChat

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Childhood is not a race. It's a time of development. #K12 #parenting #teaching

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#parenting #teaching #mentoring

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Curiosity and critical thinking go hand-in-hand. The development of these skills are not motivated by grades. #teaching #K12 #education

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Let's begin 2025 by fostering every child's internal strengths: curiosity, empathy, sociability, resourcefulness, self-awareness, integrity, creativity & resilience. #Parents #Teacher #mentorship

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Five tips to navigate a difficult conversation:

1. Don’t talk about yourself

2. Listen more

3. Ask questions aimed at understanding

4. Find points of agreement

5. Let friends be wrong

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New article on cultivating integrity in the classroom by Dr. Price-Mitchell. #K12 #EdChat #teaching https://t.co/mfvhEPfCCZ

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Can #systems theory give insight to parent-teacher relationships? https://t.co/h1hQwmgK4P #ptchat #edchat #K12

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How do students learn metacognitive strategies that help them achieve in school and be happy in life? New at @RootsOfAction #K12 #learning #edchat #edutwitter #teachertwitter https://t.co/8qM51bubN8

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Read our annual Best Back-to-School Articles for Parents, with new articles by @micheleborba @Sophiehardach @SueScheff #K12 #PTChat #teaching https://t.co/XN1yl408tc