Compassion
All in the Same Boat
Teenagers leave the comforts of home and phone, live together on a tiny boat, and discover how to be alone and how to pull together. It’s not easy, but it’s unforgettable.
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Teens
Calm
Three Tips for Raising Resilient Teens
The teen years are tumultuous, but as adolescents test boundaries and become a bit defiant, it also lays the groundwork for a sense of purpose and individuality. Here's how parents can help teens thrive.
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Kids
What’s On Our Minds
Three things that are on the top of our editors' minds right now.
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Kids
Connecting with Challenging Kids by Leaning in to Discomfort
Off-putting behavior can make us feel awkward—but it's a message, an unintentional way that children and teens telegraph their emotional pain. When we lean in to that pain, the results change the conversation.
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Calm
Can a Change in Mindset Help Teens De-stress?
According to a recent study, training teens in a "growth mindset" can reduce their stress and improve their grades.
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Compassion
How Self-Compassion Can Help Teens De-stress
Teen stress is on the rise. According to a new study, learning mindfulness and self-compassion can help teens cope.
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Focus
Major Study Will Track How Meditation Affects Teenagers
The largest study of its kind will examine the effects of mindfulness on teens and their mental health.
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Calm
Raising Girls to Be Leaders
Here are some tips for parents to help prevent gender bias in their kids from the Harvard School of Education.
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Compassion
Teens Are Better Off When Parents Practice Self-Compassion (Study)
A new study finds that children of mindfully self-compassionate parents tend to have lower rates of anxiety and depression.
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Focus
3 Common Myths About the Teen Brain
Dan Siegel, bestselling author of Brainstorm, on the subject.
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