Dirty Socks and Good Deeds: Growing Kids Who Step Up

Send us a text What separates those who merely notice problems from those who actually solve them? In this enlightening conversation, Leslie Bolser and Dr. Beth Trammell tackle the powerful concept of initiative—defined as "seeing what needs to be done and doing it"—and why this two-part skill proves challenging for people of all ages. The discussion moves through developmental stages, offering practical advice for nurturing initiative from preschool through adolescence. For the youngest chi...