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Black History Month is a time to reflect on the struggles and triumphs of Black communities, to celebrate Black culture and heritage, and to educate communities about how Black history and culture has shaped—and continues to shape—our society.
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Connection is the lifeblood of our relationships, our communities, and our society as a whole. But what happens when those connections are limited by our own biases, preconceived notions, and fears?
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While it’s important to celebrate your child’s successes, it’s critical not to let these accolades become young people’s measure of a life well lived. One way to do this is to support teens and young adults in developing a deeper and more complex view of life and its meaning—one where achievements have their place, but don't overshadow the value of connection, purpose, and belonging. Here’s how.
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If an open, trusting connection with your child seems elusive, the missing ingredient might be something fundamental in parent-child relationships: attunement.
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From delving into the complexities of parenting to forging meaningful connections across diverse fields, 2023 has been a year of profound learning and growth for us at Making Caring Common. Here are five key takeaways that have shaped our work and continue to inspire us.
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The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration—and presents. For many kids, the arrival of Santa Claus brings excitement, wonder, and expectation. But gifts from Santa—especially big-ticket items that few families can afford—can also have unintended consequences.
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This exercise guides young people through a series of questions about their “narrative identity”—or the stories we tell ourselves that shape our sense of who we are and what our future holds.
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In our new report, On Edge: Understanding and Preventing Young Adults’ Mental Health Challenges, over half of young adults (58%) said they had experienced little or no purpose or meaning in their lives in the previous month. So how do those of us with young adults in our lives support them in developing a sense of meaning and purpose? We offer five data-driven suggestions in this blog post.
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The high school profile provides college admissions officers with a high-level overview of a the school and community context from which a student is applying. Making Caring Common has collaborated with Dr. Nicola to create a series of resources that assist counselors and school leaders in improving the quality and equity of their profiles.
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Holistic review in college admission is based on the assumption that admission officers know the context of every applicant’s high school and community. But many small or under resourced schools don’t provide the contextual information most valuable to admission officers. In this blog post, MCC’s Julius DiLorenzo outlines 14 critical, contextual components all schools should include on their profile.
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Hundreds of friends, colleagues, and supporters joined us in New York City in September, 2023 for an insightful panel on supporting youth mental health. If you weren't able to join us in person, you can find a video of the event on this page.
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Those last few words we say to our children before they board the bus or climb the stairs to school set the tone for the rest of their day and helps us communicate our values to them. Here are 10 things that parents can say or do to incorporate caring and empathy into their before-school routine.
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We all feel some form of worry at times, whether it’s about our child’s sleep or eating habits, our performance at work, or paying next month’s rent. Often, our day-to-day worries are normal and manageable. But when these feelings are intense, frequent, and impact everyday activities, they may be a sign of anxiety.
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Our report, Caring for the Caregivers The Critical Link Between Parent and Teen Mental Health, shows high rates of anxiety and depression among parents of U.S. teens. As part of our report, we developed the list below of recommended resources for supporting parent and teen mental health.
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Our new report, Caring for the Caregivers The Critical Link Between Parent and Teen Mental Health, suggests that parents of teens in the U.S. are suffering rates of anxiety and depression similar to teens. Fortunately, much is known about how to mitigate these emotional troubles in parents, how to guide parents in knowing and providing vital emotional support to their teens, how to reduce the harmful impact of parental depression and anxiety on teens, and how to head off damaging parent-teen dynamics. As part of our report, we developed five core strategies for promoting parent and teen mental health.
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We asked six former Youth Advisory Board members what they wished they knew before high school graduation. This is what they shared. These students are wise beyond their years, and offer advice on everything from how to handle disappointment about not attending their dream school, to making the most of the summer before college and what they wished they had known before graduating.
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Listening is a fundamental skill that’s essential for success in school, in relationships, and in life. Unfortunately, many children struggle with listening. They may interrupt, tune out, or simply not pay attention. If your child has difficulty with listening, don't worry—there are things you can do to help. Below are five research-based tips for helping kids become better listeners. These tips focus on developing three key listening skills: body language, focus, and expressing empathy
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Key takeaways on bullying prevention and intervention from a webinar featuring expert and scholar Dr. Dororthy Espelage. The event was hosted by Making Caring Common, Facing History and Ourselves, and The Choose Kindness Project.
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College admissions decisions can trigger complex emotions for students and families alike. In this piece, MCC offers five tips for what to say to your child when they receive disappointing admission decisions.
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