Get to Know Our
Newest Research Assistant
By José Chacón
pip o. the Hippo!
Meet the newest
member of the team!
Welcome to pip o. the Hippo, our new research assistant.
After an extensive search for a research assistant to fulfill a special role on our team, we are very happy to introduce you to...
pip o. the Hippo! pip o. (all lowercase, please) is taking over the recommendations section of our magazine and expanding it beyond great book recs to podcasts, movies and TV shows, talks, and more! Check out their first list of recommendations with your child on page 42, where pip o. shares a book, TEDtalk, and podcast which can help promote resiliency in your child.
Fellow research assistant José sat down with pip o. to talk about the topic of resiliency, and here's what they said.
José: What does resilience mean to you?
pip o. the Hippo: Resilience is all about bouncing back when things get tough. Sometimes we have problems or have a bad day. These tough times are called setbacks, distress, or hardship. Even though they make us feel bad, with the right help and care, we can feel happy again. Bouncing back and moving forward is what resilience means to me.
José: How do you handle tough times?
pip o. the Hippo: When I face tough times, I like to talk to someone I love and trust. It really helps me feel better! Family and friends can give us the support we need to feel happy again. They help us bounce back. Other helpers can be our community, schools, or any safe place where we feel protected. We’ve talked about loved ones and safe places, but there are also great things to learn from books, movies, and our Gazette. Whether you are a mom or dad, teacher, caregiver, little friend, or fellow teen, resilience is something we all have, can build up, and use any time in our lives.
José: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
pip o. the Hippo: If I could have any superpower, it would be the ability to make everyone smile and feel happy! Imagine being able to bring a smile to someone’s face just when they need it most. Happiness spreads, and making people smile can help us all bounce back from tough times even faster.
José: Any final thoughts?
pip o. the Hippo: Thank you for welcoming me into the pip o. Gazette family (great name for a magazine, by the way). I am excited to go on this journey with you all, learning about resilience and much more. Remember, no matter what challenges come your way, you have the power to bounce back and shine bright! I’ll catch you in my Curiosity Club!
With love and kindness,
pip o. the Hippo
