November 2019

DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #40

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Dear Granddaddy, my dad got transferred again for his dumb job, and now I’m in another school again. Billy B. – angry son starting over again. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKbzdkJlKkI&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=40 Billy, I’m feeling your pain buddy. I’ve had to move and start over a few times, too. It’s a tough thing to do for all …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #39

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Dear Granddaddy, is there any place safe these days? Concerts, schools, and YouTube gets shot up… What the heck is going on in our society? Sabastian W. – high school student. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8djpUbWObxM&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=39 Sabastian, I’ve been thinking a lot about that, too. I often ask others what the heck is going on with these …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #38

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Dear Granddaddy, my friend was just senselessly killed. What am I supposed to do now? Xavier S. – angry student. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6McX6MCzaE&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=38 Hey, Xavier. I’m feeling your pain, buddy. I’ve lost a lot of people in my life, too, as well as one just recently, so I know what you’re going through. I also …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #37

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Dear Granddaddy, my boyfriend is not always very nice to me. I tried to talk to him, but whenever I do, we end up in a fight. Maria V. – a loving girlfriend. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUT86Jc_lRE&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=37 Maria, nothing is more precious in a man’s life than a woman’s love. However, some men take a woman’s …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #36

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Dear Granddaddy, I want to thank you teachers for all that you do. Every summer when I have my kids full-time I’m reminded of how difficult your jobs are. Maria E. – Parent VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvcuJjvMpso&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=36 You’re very welcome, Maria, and thank you! I know the full-time summer parenting duties are challenging, but as …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #35

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Dear Granddaddy, I can’t stand it when I see parents who don’t watch their kids. Jessica B- Mad Mom   VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfsynKkBnkI&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=35 Hey, Jessica. I would say that today most of us parents really do watch our kids. In some cases, we maybe even watch them a little too much. In contrast, though, some parents …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #34

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Dear Granddaddy, I have been reading your column and just wanted to let you know that I’m applying your strategy of self-assigned homework so I can jump ahead another year in math over the summer. Savanna B. – 7th grader. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EssxMisU0rY&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=34 Wow! Wow again! I’m amazed and really impressed with you and …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #33

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Dear Granddaddy, is this Supreme Court Janus Case going to affect me? Tom B. – Teacher VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lradA7qkan8&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=33 I hope not, Tom. As teachers, we strive to be the best educators we can be, while always looking for ways to improve, so the best-possible teaching and learning is taking place in our classrooms. …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #32

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Dear Granddaddy, I’m frustrated that my bosses are forcing me to give my teachers professional development the last week of school. Beth G. – school principal VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TABC935cJU&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=32 As an educator, I’m surprised, too, Beth. As a principal, you must be shaking your head at people higher up on the educational food chain. We …

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #31

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Dear Granddaddy, my husband is driving me crazy. Jan P. – A wonderful wife. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE6xNyqwIgQ&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=31 Well, Jan, I don’t doubt for a single second that your husband is driving you crazy. Nor do I doubt for a single second that you are a wonderful wife. You know, come to think of it, I …

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