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Christine Carter on the Today Show

Announcement | September 19, 2011

The GGSC's parenting expert discusses how to help kids cope with stress and foster happiness.

 
  

Does your family have the back-to-school jitters? Is the homework already piling up, along with your anxiety levels?

Check out this Today Show video of the GGSC’s Christine Carter for some solace. Christine discusses why a single-minded focus on academic achievement can actually undermine kids’ success in life, as well as their happiness.

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