Are there benefits to spending time being bored? Read this article to find out why one expert thinks it’s important to embrace boredom for children and adults alike.
Category Archives: Approaching Adulthood
Teens, Your Brain Needs Real Food
We all know nutrition is important for our well-being, but this article explains why it’s especially important for teenagers to maintain a balanced, healthy diet.
Are Kids Happier than Adults?
Do you think you will you be happier as an adult than you were as a child? This article provides some interesting food for thought.
How Adulthood Happens
Is there a rite of passage into adulthood? Why does it take so long to grow up? In this column, David Brooks examines the process of becoming an adult in modern American society.
Middle schoolers navigate transitional tween years
In this article, middle school kids share their thoughts on what it’s like to be a “tween” and give advice for navigating this sometimes awkward phase.
Is There an App for That?
How does technology affect young people? Are they too dependent on their smartphones and social media? This article discusses the findings of renowned psychologist Howard Gardner, who set out to answer these questions.
Fatal crashes involving teen drivers decline sharply in U.S.
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the number of fatal crashes involving teenage drivers in the U.S. has dropped significantly. Read to find out what researchers believe are the reasons for this positive trend.
Think Like a Child
It may feel like you’re constantly being told to grow up or act more mature, but what if one secret to success requires you to go backward instead?
How to Stop Negative Thinking
What attributes and skills do you need to pursue and achieve your goals? Learn five techniques here to help stop negative thinking.
Mindful Warriors: Meditation for Teenagers
Practicing meditation and mindfulness can have a positive impact on teenagers’ lives. There is generally a higher level of stress in the lives of teenagers and young adults today. Meditation can improve well-being and mental health.
8 Life Lessons Which You Can Learn From Sport and Hobbies
The eight life lessons talked about in this article originate from the advice that a coach gives to some young boys who are learning hurling (a very popular Irish sport). The valuable life lessons underlying the skills of pastimes have an impact on our development as human beings.
When I Grow Up
“When I Grow Up” is a prototype created by the Student Experience Lab from Business Innovation Factory to help young adults explore and experiment with different career options after high school. Watch the trailer and then visit the project website.
Why Air Force Cadets Ought to Study Philosophy
An admiral realized that the Air Force Academy studies in STEM subjects should be balanced with humanities courses. Find out why the Academy thinks these courses will help young people as they grow into adulthood and face present-day challenges.
What Is Diffusion of Responsibility?
As an adult, you are responsible for your actions. However, when people are in a group, they don’t always take responsibility for taking action. Read about why this occurs and what decisions a person must make, especially in an emergency.
Volunteer Program Helps Lincoln Middle-Schoolers Prepare for Their Futures
Eighth grade is not too soon to think about college and career. High school will prepare you for both. Read how this middle school helps students focus on future planning for high school and beyond.
Teens and Sleep
Do you know how many hours of sleep you should be getting? Too little sleep can interfere with school work and lead to illness. Find out why sleep is vital to your health.
Self-Defense Tips for Teens
Part of approaching adulthood is learning how to defend yourself. But you don’t necessarily have to take a class or practice martial arts to stay safe–part of protecting yourself involves listening to your instincts. Read this article and watch the news report to learn the basics of self-defense.
Good news for teen voting
In Takoma Park, Washington, the voting age for local elections was recently lowered to 16. In the first election since the change, the teen voting rate was much higher than that of the general public.
How Volunteer Work for Teens Works
Volunteering is a great way to learn about your interests, help those around you, and even beef up your college applications. Read this article to find out how volunteering your time can make a difference.
The Teen Brain: It’s Just Not Grown-Up Yet
Teenagers are ready for more responsibility, but that doesn’t mean they function like adults. Listen to or read the transcript of this short radio story on the way adolescent brains are still developing.