Articles Tagged: Independent Tweens & Teens

By Let Grow

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Exactly a Year Ago My Tween Was on The Staten Island Ferry, Sinking

Today's post comes from social psychologist and collaboration guru Deb Mashek. Mashek has been a full professor of psychology at Harvey Mudd College and Executive Director of the national nonprofit,...
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By Mike

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When Students Get Caught in the Trap of Performance—And How to Help Them Get Out

We need to help students get out of the trap of performance. There are so many other great ways for them to measure success.
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By Stacy Tornio

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To Sports Parents Everywhere: You Do Not Have to Watch Your Child’s Practices

I used to be one of those super enthusiastic sports parents. Instead of dropping my child off for practice like my mom did when I was a kid, I would...
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By Katy Anderson

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When Should Kids Be Allowed to Stay Home Alone?

How old does a child have to be to stay home alone? Each month, thousands of people google this type of question. Of course, there's no easy answer. The question...
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By Elizabeth Peyton

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Why Banned Books Deserve a Place in Our Classrooms, Libraries, and Homes

We shouldn't overlook the importance and value of banned books. See why this English teacher encourages her students and kids to read banned books.
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By Holly

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In Polarizing Times, Adults Can Help Kids Learn to Think for Themselves

Learn how to encourage independent thinking in young people by helping them find and share their voice in a responsible way.
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By Stacy Tornio

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Yes, Kids Can Learn How to Do Laundry on Their Own

When it comes to questions like, "Is my child old enough to _____________?" it's often a judgment call. At times, it seems like it would be nice to have a...
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By Lenore Skenazy

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Is There a Way to Stop Worrying About My Kids?

It's tough to stop worrying as a parent, but if you can learn how, you'll be so much better off. Plus, your kids will be better off, too.
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By Let Grow

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Social-Emotional Learning Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

Social-emotional learning is an essential part of today's schools and classrooms. This is for good reason, too. Social-emotional learning has been shown time and time again to be essential for...
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By Stacy Tornio

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Let’s Make Youth Sports Fun Again

There are so many great benefits of youth sports, so why are kids quitting at such young ages? In most cases adults are likely the ones to blame.
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By Lenore Skenazy

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Should I Worry About All the Time My Kids Spend Doing Nothing?

It might seem like kids have a lot of wasted time and do nothing, but it's actually important for kids to have down time.
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By Katy Anderson

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How to Encourage Your Kids to Create Strong Sibling Relationships at Any Age

Our family (like others throughout the world) has been spending a lot of time together for the last several weeks. At first, it felt relatively normal—like a long holiday. After...
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