Thought Leadership Articles
November 24, 2025
Culture and Conduct: Harsh Parenting, Sibling Risk
Key points Neighborhood stress heightens harsh parenting and weakens family bonds. Cultural values like familism and respeto strengthen resilience. Support […]
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November 12, 2025
Family Strategies for Leveraging Sibling Success
Key points Sibling relationships can be powerful influences on behavior, motivation, and emotional development. Older siblings often serve as role […]
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November 6, 2025
Danger Invulnerability and Sensation Seeking in Adolescents
Key points Risk-taking is part of our nature, especially in adolescence, when it is driven by curiosity and independence. Sensation […]
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October 31, 2025
What Parents Can Learn From Children About Adaptability
Key points Children naturally adapt to change, teaching adults how to embrace flexibility and resilience. Curiosity drives adaptability—children approach the […]
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October 30, 2025
Teen Emotional Well-Being: Support Outweighs Pressure to Achieve
Key points Excessive academic pressure harms teens’ mental health and stifles growth. Emotional support builds resilience, motivation, and lasting confidence. […]
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October 16, 2025
How Schools Can Support Students Who Translate at Home
Key points Schools should acknowledge students’ contributions and treat multilingualism as an asset. Providing translated materials and professional interpretation reduces […]
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September 29, 2025
How Thinking Skills Protect Adolescents From Family Stress
Key points Family stress can disrupt teens’ mood, health, and academic success. Teens can’t control family issues, but they can […]
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September 25, 2025
Why Some Kids Cope Better With Cultural Barriers Than Others
Growing up in a world that is home to multiple languages, values, and traditions, children often find themselves navigating cultural […]
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September 20, 2025
Culture, Stress, and Teens: The Power of Family Support
Key points Cultural identity influences how teens deal with stress and belonging. Daily routines and values-based coping enhance teen resilience. […]
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