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Podcast: New Books in Education
Episode: Brooklyn L. Raney, "One Trusted Adult: How to Build Strong Connections & Healthy Boundaries with Young People" (2019)
Description: In a world facing more shootings, suicides, substance abuse, and sexual violence than ever before, there is more that we can do as educators, as parents, and as adults committed to leaving this world better than we found it. Research shows that just one trusted adult can have a profound effect on a child’s life, influencing that young person toward positive growth, greater engagement in school and community activities, better overall health, and prevention of risky and threatening behaviors. From educators to piano teachers, camp counselors to aunts and uncles, and athletic coaches to babysitters, every adult who enco...