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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 #26

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Dear Granddaddy, why are teachers going on strike? Leo T. – concerned citizen VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byfWHsw5Ra4&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=26 Leo, thanks for taking your valuable time to ask about this very important matter. What’s happening in our schools across the country is not obvious to people who don’t work inside the educational system. They don’t see the […]

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #25

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Dear Granddaddy, why do my parents keep pressuring me to go to prom? Prom really isn’t my scene. James F. – high school student VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSe5mIu2SaM&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=25 James, as a schoolteacher and a parent, I have some experience with kids who wonder if they should go to their prom. Personally speaking, I really enjoyed my

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #24

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Dear Granddaddy, my daughter is always complaining. Frank D. – A worried single-dad. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXMnGvFHj0A&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=24  Frank, I want to pat you on the back for stepping up and being a real man. Real men don’t run away from being a single dad if that’s what’s needed. About 25% of households are led by

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #23

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Dear Granddaddy, I’m afraid that my child won’t get the education and opportunities he needs to reach his full potential. Carey C. – worried mom. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9f_nf3zBSE&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=23 Carey, I hear you and I think a lot of us parents are worried during these tough economic times. If we’re struggling, and we are older

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #22

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Dear Granddaddy, I’m worried about what other students think of me. I don’t want to be one of those dorks. So, sometimes I do things not to be. Dan M. – Teen trying to fit in. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhmCDhGFtp0&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=22 Dan, I know what you’re talking about. I felt that way, too, when I was your

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #21

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Dear Granddaddy, I have worked very hard to become a teacher. And my students don’t seem to care about how much I know. Ben G. – frustrated and overworked teacher. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPt9bhuSMr4&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=21 Ben, what you went through to become a teacher would amaze your students, and adults, too. Most never do all that you

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #20

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Dear Granddaddy, I’m so sick and tired of all the ignorant people out there. Victor C. – student. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j81NaTnUEj4&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=20 Victor, I know it’s difficult when we see people doing things that don’t make sense. That ignorance compounds dramatically and makes most of us especially angry when we see senseless things negatively affecting our

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #19

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Dear Granddaddy, I would love to become a teacher, but, I hear people saying things that aren’t very encouraging. Tom C. – College student and future teacher. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYbSyugYYnw&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=19 Tom, I want to congratulate you. You’re one of the special ones with the calling for service. I also want to thank you for

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #18

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Dear Granddaddy, I’m worried over these school shootings that we have been seeing in the news. Breanna S. – Mom of 3 school-age children. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fjsWC_KVxQ&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=18 Breanna, I, too, am saddened over this senseless violence taking place in some of our nation’s schools. However, I have sat in on various state-level educational meetings

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DEAR GRANDDADDY- A Teen, Parent, and Educator Advice Column BLOG #17

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Dear Granddaddy, my teen son is not a big fan of reading. Maria G. – A concerned mom. VLOG ON THIS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8VZzrkdpXg&list=PL_-39bUXJitz71N7H8Ysig2hrkcEU_LGF&index=17 To be honest with you, Maria, when I was your son’s age, I wasn’t a big fan of reading either. Now I have a pretty smart son around the same age as your son,

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