Students have always been a part of activism, but today’s students have grown up in a world where they have unprecedented access to and control over information. They are often passionate about social justice but…
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Identity Exploration and Formation for Adolescent Girls of Color
Adolescence is a time for the exploration of identity. This process takes place in the context of many different factors, such as family and culture. Identity formation for adolescent girls of color (AGOC) can take…
The Bravery of Not Letting the World Define Your Personal Values
Non-negotiables are like tree roots; they are deeply planted and have evolved over time. You may not even recognize that many of the core values you currently have, have been placed there by your parents…
Unpacking ”When They See Us”
As of now, I’m sure you’ve both heard and seen Ava Duverney’s miniseries When They See Us on Netflix. I must admit I was apprehensive about seeing this series because of the buzz on social…
Keeping Your Kids on a Positive Track
Kids look up to their parents and take their lead from them. Negative parents are likely to raise negative kids. Children have the highest impressionability between the ages of two and about 13. If they…
How to Lead Teens
Leading teens is different than leading children and older adults. Your role is more about leading them into maturity and teaching them about adult responsibilities. Teens are better able to handle responsibilities and understand what’s…
How Students Can Get Much More Out Of Their Education
We all know that education is a hugely important thing. It is necessary for the proper development of everyone, and without it a person’s options in life are much more narrow than we would wish…
What Can We Do To Encourage Our Children’s Business Mindset?
While it’s difficult enough as an adult to run a successful business, if we are doing our best to prepare our children for the business world, it’s important that we help to develop their entrepreneurial…
Helping Your Child Develop Empathy
Empathy is a strongly needed quality among all people. It is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. With more empathy comes more compassion, lower crime rates, and more unity among everyone….
What Children Need to Know about Being Reliable
Reliability is an important life lesson that unfortunately does not come naturally to everyone. It is a quality that makes people easier to get along with. It can be frustrating to be in a relationship…