Smart Parenting Reinforces Work Ethic Through Specific Feedback
A student recalls how her parents avoided generic praise and instead praised concrete actions like picking up toys and doing homework. She credits this approach with building discipline, resilience, and a strong work ethic that aided her academic and work success, and she plans to apply the same method in college applications.
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Wes Crenshaw and Kendra Schwartz discuss how effort over innate talent shapes success. NPR findings compare American and Japanese parenting and schooling, stressing hard work as key to achievement. The piece argues persistent students finish college, not just the bright ones, and promotes ongoing guidance from Dr Wes Crenshaw and family services.
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Jenkins Beats Cancer After Eight Chemotherapy Sessions
Jenkins faced four rounds of chemo per month over 16 weeks and endured manageable nausea and fatigue. She continued working at Prairie Band Casino and Resort where she oversees dining operations. Despite neuropathy, scans show cancer is gone and she remains active with support from Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
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Brave Brayden Faces Cancer and Big Dreams
Brayden, a Lawrence boy nearing age ten, battles cancer with chemotherapy and hope for remission by year end. His family faces medical logistics and work adjustments as Brayden plans a hospital volunteer future, dreams of Disney World, KU basketball, and a celebratory remission party after a birthday in November.
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5K Run Walk for Cancer Research in Lawrence
A 5K run walk at DeVictor Park west Lawrence organized by 16 year old Sophia to aid cancer research after learning Langston Hughes School may have three families with students battling cancer. The event raises funds for the American Cancer Society with a $10 per person or $25 per family entry, begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, registration 7:30 to 8:45.
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