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fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Hire a Teenager While They Still Know Everything

I have always thought the phrase "Hire a teenager while they still know everything" was a very clever sentence. It works on the premise that teens think they always know best and, therefore, think they "know everything." It may be funny, yet it belies a real truth, which is that teens often act as if they know more than they do. Think about the last time you tried to instruct an adolescent about something.
Parenting
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Writing the Stories of Our Future Selves

Young people are actively creating their future selves during transformative moments like college.
Intergenerational narratives and reflection through writing can aid in self-discovery.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Poetry as Medicine: Using Verse to Support BIPOC Mental Health

Poetry therapy is a culturally responsive approach to processing emotions and histories, particularly for BIPOC individuals.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

These 8 Behaviors May Indicate That You Were The "Loser Sibling" Growing Up, According To Experts

Siblings can unintentionally create feelings of inadequacy that persist into adulthood, affecting self-esteem and identity.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Identity Arc Behind Our Neurodivergent Responses

Neurodivergent identity development influences responses to ableism and advocacy, shaped by individual experiences and societal contexts.
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