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Assets for Children

June 27, 2017 - 8:00am -- Anonymous

Last week I mentioned the work of the Search Institute, and while I was doing some research I realized they have some new research that I’d like to share.  Their goal is to identify what children need to have in life to succeed.  They work to build on children’s strengths rather than deficiencies and emphasize the possibilities for common good.  Based on some recent data there are five top strategies they believe to assist children in being successful in their futures.  This research was conducted nationwide to more than 1,085 3-13 year olds.  When parents report that they have stronger re