What does it mean to thrive?

<p>What does it mean to thrive? And how can we help our kids become thrivers? In this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Gretchen Vierstra talk with Dr. Michele Borba — a parenting expert and former special education teacher — about her book <i>Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine</i>. Listen in to hear Michele’s definition of thriving, and the seven strengths that help kids thrive. You’ll learn practical, actionable ways to help kids develop those strengths at any age. <br /><br />To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, <a href="https://www.understood.org/podcast/in-it/what-does-it-mean-to-thrive">visit the episode page at Understood</a>. <br /><br />We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at <a href="mailto:init@understood.org">init@understood.org</a>.<br /><br />Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about In It and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2021 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.</p>