Situation: Paula becomes mean and critical of people. She stops praising people and starts picking on each of the people in the lab at some point. Finally Dr. Wonder talks to her about trying to be positive and praising other people and how important that is. It comes out that she’s dealing with some very powerful emotional issue -- a pet that died. She didn't mean to be grouchy so she learns to be careful to build up her friends. Resolution: It’s very important to praise and edify others and be a positive influence to others.
Up Next in Season 1
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Never Give Less Than Your Best
Situation: Billy is making something in the lab. He made it just barely “good enough” and it blows up. The other people in the lab decide they’re going to show him how that feels, so the next day Lisa brings in a cake and it looks terrible. She says, “Well, I thought it’d be good enough.” Ano...
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Be Wise, Not Impulsive
Situation: Billy is rushing through his work quickly, just to get it done. He isn't thinking things through properly or trying to see the results of doing things haphazardly Paula asks him to make a machine to help her clean up chemical spills in the lab. But Billy's machine is put together s...
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The Magic of Thank You
Situation: Lisa had a nice birthday party given for her, and she received a lot of nice gifts. But she fails to thank them and people think, “She must not like my gift.” The simple act of thanking someone makes a big difference. Lisa didn’t mean to be mean, she just wasn’t thinking and failed ...
