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Supporting self-esteem and confidence in kids
Supporting self-esteem and confidence in kids
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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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When kids with learning and thinking differences have positive self-esteem, they feel more confident. They try their best. They value themselves. And they’re proud of the things they can do.Kids with learning differences develop positive self-esteem by working hard toward a goal — and then seeing their hard work pay off. But failure builds confidence in kids too. In this episode of The Opportunity Gap, listen as Julian explains:How encouraging feedback builds positive self-esteemWhat kids can learn from experiencing failureWays to praise kids and teach them to be proud of their effortsVisit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources. We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at opportunitygap@understood.org. Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about The Opportunity Gap and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Released:
Aug 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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Why Black girls with learning disabilities need more visibility: Atira Roberson says she’s Black, female, and has a learning disability. And if you don’t see all three, you don’t see her. “The Opportunity Gap” welcomes Atira to the show for a special conversation about what it means to be a Black girl with learning differences in the United States. Atira shares her journey — from a student with an IEP, unaware of her differences, to a candidate for a master’s in public administration. She talks about the strong Black mother who advocated for her, and the church community that supported her along the way. And she shares her number one priority for educational change in this country: stopping the criminalization of Black girls with ADHD and learning disabilities. Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/p by The Opportunity Gap