The Moment of Youth

Helping teens believe in themselves

Marilyn Price-Mitchell Ph.D.

Are Young People's Social Skills Declining?

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

Youth Respond With Kindness During the Pandemic

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

Why Do Youth Feel Disconnected, Discouraged, and Hopeful?

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.

Are Youth Shattering Traditional Notions of Adulthood?

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

Boost Your Teen's Well-Being

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

Learning Math: Are Boys Better Than Girls?

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

Anxiety in Teens: How You Can Help

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

Stop Sabotaging Your Child’s Success

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

10 Awe-Inspiring Quotes for Teachers and Parents

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!

The Path to Leadership Begins in Youth

How is leadership developed in young people? Historical research suggests the answer is not found in a bulleted list of teachable skills.

Developmental Relationships: New Framework to Support Youth

New research sheds light on why it’s important to view relationships with young people as developmental and how this reframing may be different from what you have believed.

How Does Your School Use Technology to Connect Families?

Ready or not, new technology can help grow positive relationships between families and schools. What is your school’s digital strategy?

Why All Teenagers Need Non-Parent Mentors

Research sheds light on the positive effects of youth mentoring. But most teens don’t have mentors. How do they find them?

Do You Believe This Myth About Parenting Teenagers?

Is unhealthy risk-taking during adolescence inevitable? New research sheds light on common misconceptions about parenting teenagers.

Teach Your Teen to Set Emotional Boundaries

Setting emotional boundaries is an important part of developing healthy relationships. Parents who teach their kids about boundary setting contribute to their lifelong happiness.

The Psychology of Climate Change: Why Feelings Matter

New research suggests that what’s simmering inside of American psyches may be as vital to the climate change debate as the greenhouse gases bubbling from the earth's waterways.

What is Fake News? Is Debate Worth the Effort?

According to researchers, fake news is eroding democracy and adversely effecting world economies. Can families, schools, and community leaders reverse this trend?

Nurturing Youth Leadership Skills At Home

Leadership skills do not come naturally to most young people. Parents can foster these skills by giving children a safe, nurturing environment in which to practice.

Why You Should Stop Nagging Your Teenager

Nagging teenagers doesn’t work. Instead, take these five small steps to develop a better relationship with your teen.

Inspirational Quotes Teach Us About Life

What is an inspirational quote? A great quote provides moments of learning and understanding. Discover how to engage children with quotes that foster growth and development.

Is Too Much Screen Time Affecting Your Child’s Health?

New research suggests more than one hour per day of screen time for children ages 2 to 17 is associated with lower psychological well-being.

Are You Resilient? Your Brain May Hold the Answer

Are there structural aspects of the brain that protect children and adults against symptoms of emotional distress?

5 Lessons From the Life of Senator John McCain

Whether people agreed with the politics of Senator John McCain, there is little disagreement about the man himself. What lessons will be gleaned from his life?

10 Messages That Matter More Than a Report Card

What messages for success are you sending your children as they return to school? Some minor adjustments in what you say at home can reap big benefits for your child.

12 Ways to Keep Your Children Healthy in the Digital Age

A new report, “Wellness in the Age of the Smartphone,” suggests intelligent ways to keep your children and teens healthy in the Digital Age.

Is Today's Career Success Inherited?

A new study on youth employment and social inequality offers surprising evidence that a parent’s wealth can launch a child to career success.

Is Your Teen Vamping Instead of Sleeping?

New research links nighttime phone use to poorer mental health outcomes for adolescents.

Goal-Setting Is Linked to Higher Achievement

Research suggests when children and teens develop goal-setting habits, they are more likely to excel in school, careers, and life.

Bullying Is a Serious Public Health Issue in Schools

A new book suggests that the cycle of violence in schools can be curbed by practices and policies that replace bullying behaviors with prosocial habits.

A New Day for Young Girls?

Is Oprah Winfrey’s “new day” for young girls “on the horizon?” Not according to research; and not unless parents start helping daughters develop new skills.

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