A lost girl’s diary: The hidden anguish of Alexandra Valoras
- Home & Family
- May 16, 2019
Beyond imagining, beyond understanding. How a 17-year-old high school honor student shocked her parents, friends and teachers by committing suicide. Alexandra Valoras wrote in her journal: “I’m not good enough, I’m worthless.”
READ MOREParent Acts: Why is it so hard to let our kids fail?
- Home & Family
- July 19, 2016
No parent wants their child to ever fail or fall down. But can you unwittingly hurt your child in the long run by repeatedly being too quick to intervene? As a parent, Kelly Wallace, CNN’s Digital correspondent, admits to grappling with that question. Here is some expert advice that she has found particularly helpful.
READ MORERaising Children With an Attitude of Gratitude
- Home & Family
- December 28, 2013
What are you thankful for today? Have you taken the time to teach your children the importance of expressing gratitude? Kids who are taught gratitude are more likely to be appreciative of what they have, and new research has shown they experience a variety of other benefits, too.
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