A 12-year-old dives full-extension for a perfect game. My video game league can't finish a match without someone quitting. Same kids, opposite behaviors. The difference? Environment shapes commitment
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I'd never seen a parent introduce their son the way Janet introduced William. "He is not autistic," she said. "I had him tested." But if William wasn't autistic, what explained his behavior?
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Why would a kid who knows how to catch the ball let it drop? What I learned about shame, resilience, and making it safe to try.
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I want to share with you how changing the way I talked to my boys helped them cultivate mental toughness.
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I hear many well-meaning adults tell children to pursue their passion. I too want kids to be happy and love their careers. However, this advice can create some unexpected pitfalls for boys who are at risk of becoming obsessed with video games.
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When parents talk to me about their fears of their sons' video game playing, I am reminded of how I used the game of baseball to help coach boys. I remember one incident like it was yesterday.
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