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Jun 21Liked by Dr. Samantha Boardman

Wow this was so spot on! I love following you and always feel empowered to be a

better version of myself after reading anything and everything you write. Thank you!

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Thank you! I'm glad you are finding these newsletters to be useful!

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Jun 20Liked by Dr. Samantha Boardman

This was such an incredible article. So well written and informative, and I will be sharing it with loved ones and friends. Thank you

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Thank you! I hope they enjoy :)

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Wonderful summary of why belief in yourself is crucial to your vitality. Thank you for sharing your expertise and wisdom. Teachers and mentors that believe in our abilities can transform us.

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Exactly!

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Excellent! I would also be curious to hear your take on overly high expectations: e.g.,the pressure placed on a child labeled a genius.

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I'd definitely recommend my friend Jennifer Wallace's book "Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It."

It's a brilliant examination the rise of “toxic achievement culture” overtaking our kids' and parents' lives, and most importantly is full of solutions.

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Jun 18Liked by Dr. Samantha Boardman

Just love Dr Boardman's opinion pieces. Never a disappointment. Keep them coming….

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Thank you! I am glad people are finding these pieces to be helpful. :)

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Jun 18Liked by Dr. Samantha Boardman

So true & so appropriate as I’m recovering from surgery & working on regaining my strength & skills. Thank you

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I hope this helps!

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Jun 18Liked by Dr. Samantha Boardman

Wonderful information about raising strong but graceful children

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Thank you

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