How Young Girls Can Keep their Voice By Turning Points on April 10, 2015 How We Can Help Young Girls Stay Assertive Tips to help young girls Great food for thought.
The risk of “contagion” after suicides is real August 16, 2018 5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain Ask: “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” It’s not an easy question but studies show that asking at-risk individuals if they are suicidal does not increase suicides or suicidal thoughts. Keep them safe: Reducing a suicidal person’s access to highly lethal items or places is an …
New Observations Following Replication of Famous Marshmallow Test August 16, 2018 The famous marshmallow test has been updated: “Our findings suggest that an intervention that alters a child’s ability to delay, but fails to change more general cognitive and behavioral capacities, will probably have very small effects on later outcomes.” Read the complete article here.
How Being Part of a “House” Within a School Helps Students Gain a Sense of Belonging August 16, 2018 By forming stronger bonds and connections, the house system implemented at schools has reduced bullying, suspensions, and disciplinary referrals. Makes sense, doesn’t it? Read the article here.