The Teenage Brain
Overcoming Confusion About Direction and the Future: A Guide to Finding Your Path
Feeling uncertain about your future? Discover practical strategies to overcome confusion and gain clarity on your path with Be Charity Group’s resources. Find guidance, explore your options, and build confidence in your direction.
Read MoreNavigating the Tween Years: A Guide for Parents
Raising a tween, those children caught between the innocence of childhood and the independence of the teenage years, is a journey through a landscape filled with new challenges and opportunities for growth. This critical age range of eight to twelve is marked by profound changes: the onset of puberty, the deepening of friendships, potential conflicts, and the introduction to digital realms that can feel like a leap into adulthood.
Here are essential conversations to guide your tween through these transformative years, inspired by insights from “What’s My Tween Thinking?” by child clinical psychologist Dr. Angharad Rudkin and parenting author Tanith Carey.
Read MoreYou’re Not Alone: How to Stand Up Against Bullying
Bullying is a serious issue in schools and communities around the world. It can leave deep emotional scars and affect your sense of safety and self-worth. However, remember this – you are not alone, and there are ways to stand up against bullying. Understand What Bullying Is Bullying is not just about physical altercations. It…
Read MoreUltimate University Packing List: Everything You Need for a Smooth Transition
Are you gearing up to embark on your university journey? Moving out of home and into a new chapter can be both exciting and daunting. Packing for university isn’t just about tossing things into a bag – it’s a thoughtful process that can make your transition smoother. Whether you’re moving into halls of residence or…
Read MoreTeaching Language Using the Total Physical Response
What is the Total Physical Response (TPR)? TPR is derived from the same methods used to develop our language skills as children. Parents will often combine words with gestures and objects, connecting their vocabulary with whole body actions when teaching their child what something means. First developed by James Asher, a professor of psychology at…
Read MoreThis mother’s description of her tween son’s brain is a must-read for all parents
It started with a simple, sincere question from a mother of an 11-year-old boy. An anonymous mother posted a question to Quora, a website where people can ask questions and other people can answer them. This mother wrote: How do I tell my wonderful 11 year old son, (in a way that won’t tear him down),…
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