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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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreListening 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
Read MoreKey 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.
Read MoreCollege 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.
Read MoreMaking Caring Common’s Caring Schools Network (CSN) team shares some of their favorite empathy-building books for young teens, along with reflection questions for teens and adults to think through together.
Read MoreChelsea was struggling with the group of students in her first-year seminar. Then she discovered our Caring Schools Network.
Read MoreWhether your teen is swooning, heartbroken, or not yet experiencing romantic feelings for another person, Valentine's Day is an opportunity to engage them in a conversation about the meaning of love and romantic relationships. Here are five questions about love for parents and teens to discuss together.
Read MoreMaking Caring Common’s Caring Schools Network (CSN) team shared some of their favorite empathy-building books for young kids, along with links to audio of the books being read aloud and a list of reflection questions for kids and adults to think through together.
Read MoreTimely reads from the MCC team for the week of January 30, 2023.
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Read MoreTimely reads from the MCC team for the week of January 16, 2023.
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Read MoreIt’s essential for parents and other family members to support teens by learning about common mental health conditions, understanding the signs that their teen might be experiencing a mental health issue, and familiarizing themselves with ways to begin a conversation with a teen who might be struggling. We assembled the information below to help parents and other family members understand possible red flags and begin these important conversations with teens.
Read MoreTimely reads from the MCC team for the week of January 2, 2023.
Read MoreMaking Caring Common’s Caring Schools Network (CSN) team shares some of their favorite gratitude-focused books for young kids, along with links to audio of the books being read aloud and a list of reflection questions for kids and adults to think through together.
Read MoreTimely reads from the MCC team for the week of December 5, 2022.
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