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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 #56

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Dear Granddaddy, why did President Bush have such a long funeral? Elisa- student. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BthWdTdaDcs&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=56 Well, Elisa, it looks like you watched President Bush’s funeral. And that’s a good thing because you took at least some time, if not a lot, to learn something about a great man, a great President, and a great […]

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Dear Granddaddy, I don’t like the fact that my high school only has gym twice a week. Dakota- student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHHC8HPrXDg&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=55 Dakota, I wholeheartedly agree with you. I’m a big believer in the Old World Greek values of mind and body. Ancient Greece had some pretty cool and impressive philosophers who had very

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Dear Granddaddy, why can’t I move out of my home? I’m 16 and ready to go! Xavier- student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S6C9g3KITU&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=54 Xavier, you sound like a very determined young man with a strong will, who will most likely do some pretty impressive things in your lifetime when you are given the chance. Now I

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Dear Granddaddy, why do we protect bad leaders? Emma- student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSB3okhtCX4&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=53  Well, Emma, I’m not exactly sure. Your question is a good question and a very complex one, too. I’m guessing that when you mentioned leadership, you’re probably referring to a lot of the things that have been in the news lately on

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Dear Granddaddy, why does my life have to be so hard? Felix- student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaqCxs2UmXw&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=52 Well, Felix, I can relate to you very well on this question. I, too, often wonder why my life has to be so hard. And I bet there are millions of people out there that are also wondering

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Dear Granddaddy, why do the adults always have to give me a hard time about my phone? Iliana- student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeVeML1bSGM&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=51 Well, Iliana, I can remember when I was your age and we didn’t have phones or any of the kinds of electronics that you kids have today. I think in some ways,

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Dear Granddaddy, I don’t know if you remember me. I’m a New Britain school crossing guard and author. Claire LaClair VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTAfb2ioz2w&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=50 Claire, I remember you. Hey, I want to take a moment to thank you for all the great work you do with our youth. It really does take a village to

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Dear Granddaddy, I’m a veteran school teacher who is worried our public schools are becoming data rich and information poor. Mike T. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMLLY9T7ed8&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=49  I hear you, Mike. With technology, the influence of Pearson Education has, the testing craze, and the fact that institutions can get data on almost anything and anybody, we

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Dear Granddaddy, I don’t think I’m working effectively with my paraeducator. Do you have any suggestions? Vinnie W. – teacher VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwYV5qGpCbU&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=48  Vinnie, your issue is very common and very important. The first thing I want to do is to share with teachers out there who are fortunate enough to have a second adult

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Dear Granddaddy, do you have any advice for me to get my unmotivated boy moving now that he’s in high school? Cecelia- frustrated mom. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-xYMnFqTPs&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=47 Cecelia, it’s frustrating to see all the unused talent and potential that our children have, especially when they act helpless. It takes a village to raise a

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