Practicing Gratitude and Building Community

With the crisp fall weather upon us and Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s a great time to think about how you incorporate gratitude into your interactions with youth. Showing gratitude is a simple act that can transform communities. By taking a moment to...

Rising Strong: Empowering Teens Through Resilience

What is Resilience? Resilience is the ability to persist in the face of challenges and bounce back from adversity. This skill is more important than ever, especially for teens. Adolescence is a time of rapid change, emotional growth, and increasing independence. ...

Summer Activities that Build Developmental Assets

As summer approaches, many parents worry about the “summer melt”—that slow slide in motivation, structure, and connection that can leave teens feeling aimless and disengaged. But it doesn’t have to be a time of lost momentum. Summer can provide a powerful opportunity...