The Moment of Youth

Parenting

Are Adolescent Addictions Preventable?

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on April 8, 2021

A new book by Jessica Lahey shows how parents, teachers, and other caregivers can reduce addictions in children and teens with the right knowledge, expectations, and practices.

A new book by Jessica Lahey shows how parents, teachers, and other caregivers can reduce addictions in children and teens with the right knowledge, expectations, and practices.

Growth Mindset

Who Is Your Teenager's Role Model?

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on March 16, 2021

What motivates young people to choose positive or negative role models?

What motivates young people to choose positive or negative role models?

Health

COVID-19’s Impact on Mental Health Hasn't Been All Bad

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on February 17, 2021

New research shows how mental health has been strengthened during COVID-19 in youth and adults.

New research shows how mental health has been strengthened during COVID-19 in youth and adults.

Sleep

Why Students Need More Sleep

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on February 4, 2021

A new study sounds an alarm for parents of school-age children, finding evidence that inadequate sleep affects a child’s positive development.

A new study sounds an alarm for parents of school-age children, finding evidence that inadequate sleep affects a child’s positive development.

Happiness

What Makes Children Happier? Material Gifts or Experiences?

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on December 3, 2020

If you have ever wondered what types of gifts kids remember and enjoy the most, recent research provides some answers.

If you have ever wondered what types of gifts kids remember and enjoy the most, recent research provides some answers.

Education

The Future of Grades

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on November 23, 2020

A new book challenges the efficacy of grades and offers ways to evaluate learning more effectively.

A new book challenges the efficacy of grades and offers ways to evaluate learning more effectively.

Cognition

What Is Metacognition? How Does It Help Us Think?

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on October 9, 2020

A new book sheds light on how to strengthen students' thinking skills and why metacognition is important to child and adolescent development.

A new book sheds light on how to strengthen students' thinking skills and why metacognition is important to child and adolescent development.

Sensation-Seeking

Is Your Adolescent a Risk-Taker?

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on September 10, 2020

A new study provides insights about the reward and control systems, and how variations between them affect risk-taking during adolescence.

A new study provides insights about the reward and control systems, and how variations between them affect risk-taking during adolescence.

Internet Addiction

Is Managing Kid's Screen Time a Good Idea?

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on August 25, 2020

Are you arguing with your kids about screen time and technology usage? A media plan can improve your family relationships.

Are you arguing with your kids about screen time and technology usage? A media plan can improve your family relationships.

Adolescence

Teenagers Need Extra Emotional Support During COVID-19

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on July 21, 2020

Teen suicide rates are rising and may be fueled by COVID-19. New research shows why more adolescents are at risk and how adults can help.

Teen suicide rates are rising and may be fueled by COVID-19. New research shows why more adolescents are at risk and how adults can help.

Education

How to Help Young People Fight Racial Inequality

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on June 23, 2020

Deep social change evolves slowly. Learn how educators and parents can start today to help students become leaders in the fight against racism and inequality.

Deep social change evolves slowly. Learn how educators and parents can start today to help students become leaders in the fight against racism and inequality.

Fear

Are Young People's Social Skills Declining?

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on April 15, 2020

New research suggests the internet may reduce social skills in some ways and promote them in others. Is there a net gain for youth?

New research suggests the internet may reduce social skills in some ways and promote them in others. Is there a net gain for youth?

Empathy

Youth Respond With Kindness During the Pandemic

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on April 1, 2020

Through a simple framework of design thinking, adults are helping youth turn empathy for others into compassionate action.

Through a simple framework of design thinking, adults are helping youth turn empathy for others into compassionate action.

Politics

Why Do Youth Feel Disconnected, Discouraged, and Hopeful?

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on March 4, 2020

Growing teens into voters and engaged citizens is important for the future of democracy. Read one teen’s insights about growing up in today’s political climate.

Growing teens into voters and engaged citizens is important for the future of democracy. Read one teen’s insights about growing up in today’s political climate.

Gender

Are Youth Shattering Traditional Notions of Adulthood?

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on January 19, 2020

New research shows the changing attitudes of American youth, especially those whose lives intersect with inequality, marginalization, racism, and discrimination.

New research shows the changing attitudes of American youth, especially those whose lives intersect with inequality, marginalization, racism, and discrimination.

Adolescence

Boost Your Teen's Well-Being

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on January 1, 2020

If your teen is angry or unmotivated, recent research suggests it's time to make a few parenting resolutions.

If your teen is angry or unmotivated, recent research suggests it's time to make a few parenting resolutions.

Gender

Learning Math: Are Boys Better Than Girls?

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on December 2, 2019

New research debunks an old myth about math abilities in boys and girls. Is the math gender gap a psychological or cognitive problem?

New research debunks an old myth about math abilities in boys and girls. Is the math gender gap a psychological or cognitive problem?

Anxiety

Anxiety in Teens: How You Can Help

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on November 30, 2019

Reducing anxiety in teens involves more than treating symptoms. It demands a focus on positive relationships with adults.

Reducing anxiety in teens involves more than treating symptoms. It demands a focus on positive relationships with adults.

Motivation

Stop Sabotaging Your Child’s Success

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on November 22, 2019

Are your own strengths undermining your child’s competence? New research sounds an alarm and provides insights for parents.

Are your own strengths undermining your child’s competence? New research sounds an alarm and provides insights for parents.

Education

10 Awe-Inspiring Quotes for Teachers and Parents

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D. on November 18, 2019

When teachers and parents are equipped with mindsets that facilitate learning, kids have a fighting chance of getting a good education. Get inspired for the school year!

When teachers and parents are equipped with mindsets that facilitate learning, kids have a fighting chance of getting a good education. Get inspired for the school year!