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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 #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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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #30

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Dear Granddaddy, why does my son listen to his father more than me? Janice C. – frustrated mom. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XYPNaKe4fY&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=30 Janice, it’s been said millions of times in millions of different ways that a boy needs a father figure. Heck, there was even a study done on a group of young male elephants

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #29

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Dear Granddaddy, why do people have to bully? Janice. – angry high school student. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCQSoZ8aO0c&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=29 Janice, I don’t blame you for a single second about being indignant. Everyone should be well aware of the perils of bullying by now. At this point, we all should know the harm that bullying causes… Do you

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #28

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Dear Granddaddy, I’m seeing teachers drop like flies. We can’t seem to keep young teachers, and we can’t seem to get new ones fast enough to fill the holes. Sean D- a concerned educator. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJmNaQq8KJg&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=28 It’s scary when I talk to young people and most of them say that there is no way

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #27

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Dear Granddaddy, I don’t understand why we have to do a Capstone Project to graduate high school. Alyana Z. – high school student. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubUNxcv_ZmA&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=27 Alyana, I hear you loud and clear. As a matter of fact, as a high school teacher myself, I have been hearing a lot of students saying exactly

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