What does it mean to thrive?

What does it mean to thrive? And how can we help our kids become thrivers? In this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Gretchen Vierstra talk with Dr. Michele Borba — a parenting expert and former special education teacher — about her book Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. Listen in to hear Michele’s definition of thriving, and the seven strengths that help kids thrive. You’ll learn practical, actionable ways to help kids develop those strengths at any age. Related resources8 ways to teach empathy to your childSelf-care for kids: 6 ways to self-regulateHow to help your child build self-control6 ways to improve your child’s self-esteem with extracurricular activitiesAnd check out Michele’s book: Thrivers: Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.