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As parents and caring adults, we all want the best for the kids in our lives. We want them to feel safe, do well, and become confident, capable adults. Yet, we face questions along the way. How much structure is too much? How much autonomy is enough? Kids and teens need both structure and freedom in order to thrive. Erik Erikson’s work in the field of human development helps us understand why this balance matters, especially during two key stages of childhood and adolescence:

Conversations about healthy masculinity, particularly during adolescence and young adulthood, have become increasingly urgent. Across education, work, mental health, and social life, many young men appear to be struggling. Boys now lag behind girls on several academic and professional indicators, and mental health outcomes tell an equally sobering story. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, roughly one in ten men experience depression or anxiety, ye

A Calling I Never Expected When I lost my job in June of 2017, I was feeling discouraged and disoriented. My career up until that point...

For many kids and teens, body image isn’t just about how they look but also about how they feel about themselves. When a child develops a...