For the month of August our conversations on the podcast will help parents transition their families into a new and very different school year.  My guest for today's episode is Christine Duvivier. Christine Duvivier is an international speaker, author and positive change mentor. She speaks, teaches and coaches for organizations, leaders, students and communities that are ready to think beyond traditional myths that hold us back and want to use positive practices to tap into the powerful energy available to them so that they live into more of their true spirits and who they ultimately want to be. She holds an MBA and a Masters degree in Positive Psychology. Christine and I discuss: The myth of the bad student, the myth of the good student and the myth of the best system and how it's impacting our kids Why our current system of schooling can lead to depression for some students and what we can do about it 7 hidden gifts and how we uncover them Helping our kids become more confident and resilient in school You can watch the video of our conversation at Facebook.com/StrongHerMe *** Quotes from the episode: "The system is structured in a way and teaches thought patterns that cause depression and anxiety." - Christine Duvivier "We don't really have any control over what our kids think...what's interesting is how much impact we have." - Christine Duvivier "I think it's so empowering when you take control as a parent of yourself and decide I'm going to define how I want to think about this (my child and their strengths) and I don't want other people defining it for me. " - Christine Duvivier Show Notes Connect with Christine Take the Hidden Gifts test Subscribe to Christine's Email List for "The Love Notes" The CaPP Institute Via Character Strengths Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here! Learn more at StrongHer.me/StrongJournal Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or Stitcher with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing [email protected].