Debunking the Myths of the Only Child
Whether children have siblings is much less important to how they develop than their families' financial and emotional resources.
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How Awe Walks Helped My Students Slow Down
Students at San Domenico School in California are finding wonder, peace, and inspiration in nature.
Why Achievement Culture Has Become So Toxic
The incessant pressure to perform takes a toll on children’s mental health—but there are other ways to help them find their sense of worth.
How Teaching Virtues Can Empower Young People
We created the Empowered Program to teach youth tools to promote purpose, hope, wisdom, peace, and forgiveness.
How Do We Ensure That Students of Color Feel Respected?
We asked students of color what school is like for them. Here are some tips for educators and leaders to help make their experience better.
How We Talk With Kids About Prejudice Matters
Conversations about race and racism can help children engage with these topics and combat the negative messages they learn from society.
How to Protect Teens From the Risks of Social Media
Advisories from the U.S. Surgeon General and the American Psychological Association highlight how social media affect youth mental health.
The Pandemic Hurt Teens. How Can We Help Them Recover?
In the wake of COVID-19, what’s the new normal for teens—and how can we help them move forward?