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Parent, Educator, Author Dan Blanchard the Award Winning Author and Speaker, two-time Junior Olympian Wrestler, and two-time Junior Olympian Wrestling Coach who grew up as a student-athlete. Dan admits that as a youth he was more of an athlete than a student. Since then, Dan has successfully completed twelve years of college and has earned seven degrees. He teaches Social Studies in Connecticut’s largest inner-city high school. In addition, Dan is a Teacher Consultant for the University of Connecticut’s Connecticut Writing Project. He was chosen by the American Federation of Teachers as their face and voice of educational reform. Dan has authored the two dynamic teen leadership books, Feeling Lucky? and Feeling Good. His third book of the Granddaddy’s Secrets series, Feeling Strong! will be out next winter. As an educator, coach, author, and speaker Dan feels that it is his duty to positively influence our youth every chance that he gets! He lives with his wife, Jennifer, their five children, and family dog, Daisy.

DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #76

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Dear Granddaddy, why do high schools only focus on sending kids to college? Jesenia- mom of a high school student. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y10eAhyGFuw&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=76 Jesenia, that’s a good question. In the United States, high schools get ranked by how many kids they send to four-year colleges and universities. And we all know that old saying, […]

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #75

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Dear Granddaddy, if you could go back, what would you be sure to do in high school? Brianna-mother of 8th grader. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxruu3qQ2-Y&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=75 Well, Brianna, as you know, we are all different with different circumstances, needs, and goals, so my answer to your question may not be the same for everyone. However, I

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #74

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Dear Granddaddy, why doesn’t my teacher like me? Jerry- likable high school kid. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M39zd-vhXLc Jerry, sometimes we misread our teachers and their true intentions. And sometimes we think people don’t like us when they really do. However, the field of education is like most other fields in that there is usually some

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Dear Granddaddy, why can’t I play Fortnite for eight hours a day? Lawrence- middle school student. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pIGLXWATbs&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=73 Lawrence, is Fortnite your job? Do you get paid to play Fortnite? The reason I’m asking you is that usually when one does something for eight hours a day, it’s because it’s their job and they

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Dear Granddaddy, my parents want me to pay them back all the money it costs them to raise me. Zack- cheated teen. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD2Ur1VIZWo&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=72 Wow! Really? I hope they’re joking, but, I assume that they’re not; and neither are you, huh, Zack? Don’t worry. Everything is going to be all right. And don’t fret

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #71

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Dear Granddaddy, why do they send us off to study worthless stuff in college? Jon -12th grader. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsqBtZcgE1c&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=71 Well, Jon, let me begin with telling you that I have been an educator for more than two decades. I have also completed 14-years of college and earned seven degrees. And now with the

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Dear Granddaddy, why do teens smoke marijuana? Karlay- curious teen. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKFZFsDEWLg&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=70 Well, Karlay, to tell you the truth, I don’t know. But, according to a report that I just read by the Partnership at Drugfree.org, more teens are smoking marijuana with nearly 1 in 10 smoking at least 20 times or more

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Dear Granddaddy, I don’t’ like it that my son’s basketball coach made my son run a lap for not paying attention in practice. Mary G-upset mom. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZt-qG2dTrg&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=69 Mary, I wasn’t there, so I don’t know all the circumstances. But one thing that I do know is that in many cases the discipline,

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Dear Granddaddy, what do you regret doing in high school? Alan- student. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xcNjXgHUPM&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=68 Well, Alan, I think if I really thought my high school years through, I’d probably regret several dumb things I did. I imagine most of us would. That’s just how life goes for most of us. We all do dumb

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #67

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Dear Granddaddy, what skills would you advise high school students to learn today. Josh- a father. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgBWtRF-28o&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=67 Well, Josh, I imagine some of the members of the younger generations may disagree with me on what I’m about to say, but I’m going to say it anyway because I believe in its value. One

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