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 )
What is the Goal of Police Reform?
First, one might agree that education should be on the top of the list when it comes to police reform. Start immediately at the ground… ( Read More )
How Silence is the Best Revenge
When students are in class, learning how to build their character and how to become contributing members of society, they learn more than just the… ( 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 Self-Awareness?
“Who am I?” It’s a question many people have asked themselves at one time or another. If you have a good understanding of yourself, you… ( 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 )
How Often Do Families Move?
From the Gold Rush of the 1800s to the Dust Bowl migration during the Great Depression to the ongoing Green Rush, the U.S. is a… ( Read More )