malikhamzaayub123@gmail.com What is puberty like for girls? – Making sense of puberty
Key takeaways for caregivers of young girls going through puberty: Puberty is often viewed as an awkward transition for both…
Making the internet safer, engaging and evidence-based for tweens
How parents and caregivers can support and protect youth by making the internet a safer place Parents and caregivers can…
Teenage drinking and drug use during the COVID-19 pandemic
Key takeaways for caregivers Teenagers and the COVID-19 pandemic Teens’ lives changed a lot during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many were…
Certain aspects of parenting predict adolescents’ aggressive behavior
Key takeaways for caregivers Aggressive behavior in adolescence can have broad and significant negative impacts Adolescents’ aggressive behavior, such as…
Parents’ and teens’ feelings and blind spots: Are they really seeing eye-to-eye?
Key takeaways for caregivers Most parents of teenagers will confirm that adolescence is a rollercoaster of emotions, dramatic eye rolls,…
Supporting children and youth in the face of climate change
Key Takeaways This blog post is based on research originally published in Thomaes, S. (2025), Climate change and youth development:…
Building math confidence in teens: Why parents’ and teachers’ high expectations matter
Key takeaways for caregivers This blog post was written by Ishani Bharadwaj and Tamara Spiewak Toub in collaboration with study…
Teenage loneliness: Insights for families and communities
Key takeaways for caregivers This blog post is based on research originally published in Beattie, M., Kiuru, N., & Salmela-Aro,…
A nurturing environment supports positive youth development and community engagement during adolescence and young adulthood
Key takeaways for caregivers Most caregivers want their youth to thrive, refrain from risky behaviors, be emotionally stable, and participate…