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Middle Childhood Needs Increased Focus

Many youth development interventions focus on two critical periods of childhood: the early years and the adolescent years. While there is a lot of data to suggest that these are the two greatest periods of change for

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LGBTQ+ Youth Thrive in Supportive Environments

Research shows that the discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ youth because of their identities is linked to an increased risk of suicide and lack of access to mental health care. This finding comes from a 2024 survey of

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Nature Contact and Philanthropic Practices Help Reduce Stress

Young people in the U.S. face a lot of pressure. A recent report using data from Harvard researchers shows that American teens experience pressure in six different categories: pressure to have a plan for their next

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