As a parent, when my children were little, I made it a point to get them involved in as many after-school activities as possible, then… ( Read More )
What Are the Benefits of Youth Programs?
Positive youth development programs have been shown to strengthen young people’s sense of identity, belief in their future, self-regulation, self-efficacy, and social, emotional, cognitive, and… ( Read More )
How a Traumatic Experience Could Impact Development
When experiences are traumatic, the pathways getting the most use are those in response to the trauma; this reduces the formation of other pathways needed… ( Read More )
What is the Definition of Friendship?
Friendship can take many forms and does not have a precise, fixed equation or solution. But just to get it out of the way, Merriam-Webster… ( Read More )
Does Reverse Psychology Ever Work?
The phrase was coined by Joseph Jastrow in his book “You can hypnotize yourself” (1918) when referring to the technique of “suggesting the opposite.” He… ( Read More )
How Does Body Language Matter?
The way people move, dress and speak tells a lot about them. They can be angry, happy, sad or calm from the way they cross… ( Read More )
Why Does Body Language Matter?
My friend and neighbor, Mary Beth, is a professor of pharmacology at a local university and has been teaching her classes remotely online since the… ( Read More )
Back to School Stress on Moms
One of the things that I love about this time of year is seeing all of my son’s friends in their back-to-school outfits. All dressed… ( Read More )
Steps Needed to Achieve Goals
Since achieving goals is often explained in vague points, this article will explain it more specifically. First off, you have to think of what kind… ( Read More )
Full Moon Affecting Moods
In the month of October, it will be that time of year when we will see something spectacular. On the night of October 23rd, for… ( Read More )