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Adolescence is a meaningful and challenging period in life when youth experience many social, physical, and psychological changes; explore their individual identities; and learn how to navigate their social world. Parents, coaches, mentors, and youth practitioners may at times feel overwhelmed and conflicted on how best support teens as they transition from childhood to adulthood.
Research suggests that involvement and support from caring adults is critical during adolescence. Therefore, our aim with this blog is to provide those who care for youth with the latest research on positive youth development and resources that promote adolescent thriving.
Finding Anchoring Rituals in Times like COVID-19
Thrive Scholars Fellow, Esther Tan shares her COVID-19 experience and how anchoring rituals have helped her find resilience.
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5 Joy Competencies to Counter the Effects of Confinement During COVID-19, Pt. 2
Thrive Scholars Fellow, Fred Defoy discusses spiritual joy and vocational joy as resources to help us thrive in hard times.
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How to Foster Empathy and Compassion in Children during the Pandemic
Is it possible to cultivate empathy and compassion in kids? Dr. Joey Fung shares 6 ways parents can do this.
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Third Culture Kids During Quarantine: Adaptability and Purpose
Thrive Fellow, Esther Tan interviews an adult Third Culture Kid on how purpose has helped him navigate through COVID-19.
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It’s Okay to Let Your Child be Bored This Summer
Dr. Joey Fung discusses how embracing boredom and creating space for unstructured play can help kids thrive this summer.
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5 Joy Competencies to Counter the Effects of Confinement During COVID-19, Pt. 1
Thrive fellow, Fred Defoy shares the first 3 joy competencies that can help us thrive through our bodies, creativity, and sense of belonging.
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Mindful Parenting: The Importance of Creating Space from Within
Dr. Joey Fung emphasizes the importance of mindful parenting and how parents can thrive during this pandemic.
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Lament and Hope in Times of Injustice and Racism
Dr. Pam King reflects on injustice and racism, the importance of attuning to our emotions, and coming together as a community.
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Quaranteens: Practice Makes Patience
News of the extended stay-at-home order can be frustrating. Thrive Fellow, Leanne Bishara shares 4 ways we can face COVID-19 with patience.
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A Quarantine Mother’s Day: Finding Purpose in the Middle of Crisis
As we celebrate Mother’s Day in quarantine, Dr. Pam King invites all mothers to focus on their purpose in order to live a fulfilling life at home.
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