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Why Your Kids Need Their Grandparents (And Grandparents Need Their Grandkids)
This year, both Kate and I lost our last, and most beloved grandparents — Kate, a grandmother who she adored, and me, a grandfather who I deeply admired. These deaths have had us reminiscing about the role these loving elders played
Adolescent Development
If adolescents and youth are in a safe and supportive environment that supports inclusive strategies and policies, then they will be empowered, and build successful societies. Click here to learn more
40 Developmental Assets®
The 40 Developmental Assets® framework was created by Search Institute consisting of preventative measures, positive experiences, and qualities that young people need to grow up healthy, caring and responsible. These assets are protective factors that have been consistently shown, by research,
For Families: 7 Tips for Raising Caring Kids
Research in human development clearly shows that the seeds of empathy, caring, and compassion are present from early in life, but that to become caring, ethical people, children need adults to help them at every stage of childhood to nurture these
Six Ways to Build Better Relationships with Youth
Six Ways to Build Better Relationships with Youth As a parent, youth worker, or teacher, you may not realize the impact you can have on the youth in your community. Did you know that young people with mentors are less