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Matthew Shaer investigates the roots of loneliness--including MCC's forthcoming research--in this New York Times Magazine piece.
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Navigating and understanding emotions is a journey, and giving your child the space and language to express themselves can help them navigate the ups and downs of life in the future.
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A Relationship Map is a visual tool that helps children identify the adults at school who can offer support and guidance. By creating this map together, parents and caregivers can empower children to feel confident and prepared to tackle any challenges that may come their way.
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The home stretch of summer has begun, and for many kids, school may be starting in just a week or two. The end of the summer can bring many emotions (for kids and parents alike), and the best way to support kids in feeling safe and secure with a big transition is to feel comfortable with it yourself. One of the most important parts of navigating this busy time lies in thoughtful preparation. These three tips can help parents and caregivers confidently step into a new school year, ease the stress, and tune into feelings of excitement for a new chapter.
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Writer Jessica Grose cites MCC’s On Edge report in this piece on happiness for the New York Times Magazine.
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Back-to-school this year comes with a milestone for my family: my 12-year-old is heading to middle school. He’ll be taking a city bus to and from his new school, which is across town from where we live. It’s a simultaneously thrilling and terrifying prospect that has raised a nagging question: Is it time for a smartphone?
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School profiles are a critical tool for addressing equity in college admissions. By providing admission officers with essential context about students' high school environments, they can help level the playing field. Join us for this one-hour webinar where we will share insights from recent research on school profiles.
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Daily challenges that children face range from navigating illness, trying to make friends at a new school, struggling to understand a new concept at skill, or experiencing deep grief from the loss of a loved one. As a parent, it can be tempting to solve our children’s problems and remove the stressors from their lives. These three tips can help you support your child in developing resilience and confidence amidst adversity.
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It’s summer! A time for relaxation, exploration, and a well-deserved break from the school routine. But just like children’s academic skills can regress during this period (the dreaded "summer slide"), social-emotional skills and mental health can also take a dip. Here are 5 tips for preventing the summer SEL slide and promoting family wellbeing.
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Students—and teachers—at Mountain Elementary in Los Alamos, New Mexico have gained skills and a new perspective after joining MCC’s K-12 programs.
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The Daily Yonder reports on a collaborative project by Making Caring Common, the Center for Rural Strategies, and Generation Citizen focused on supporting teachers in leading productive classroom discussions about social issues.
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Many fathers in the United States said they felt closer to their children—spending more time and better-quality time with them—during the coronavirus pandemic than they did before the pandemic began in early 2020. Now, as we approach Father’s Day a little more than a year after the World Health Organization declared the end of the pandemic, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on these relationships.
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“There are three essential components of lived purpose: a life vision, a community and opportunity,” writes Russ Ewell in Church Leaders in this piece about supporting Gen Z in developing a sense of meaning and purpose.
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New Mexico’s Los Alamos Reporter checked in with Mountain Elementary’s sixth grade class about how they’re incorporating MCC resources in their classroom.
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Inside Higher Ed took a look at key findings from our On Edge report that found young adults report twice the rates of anxiety and depression as teens.
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Caring for ourselves and our children is a stressful job. From the number of decisions we make each day, to navigating work, health, and schooling, a parent’s to-do-list is neverending. Even though experiencing stress isn’t enjoyable, it’s important to remember that everyone experiences stress. Exploring ways to better understand and manage your stress can strengthen your connection and relationship with your child.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education’s Scott Carlson and Ned Laff make the case that meaning and purpose—not future employment—should be at the heart of the college experience.
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College isn’t the only path to success, and it’s important for the adults in teens’ lives—family members, teachers, coaches, and others—to acknowledge the value of diverse paths that don’t include four-year degree. Here are 20 questions to ask soon-to-be graduates that celebrate a wider range of options for life after high school.
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Every year, Mother's Day prompts a flurry of Hallmark card purchases, brunch reservations, and frantic (maybe even last-minute?) searches for the perfect bouquet. Don't get me wrong—these gestures are lovely and appreciated. But for many moms, the gift they really want isn’t something that can be wrapped. It’s recognition of—and help with—the mostly unseen work that keeps the family ship afloat.
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