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Aging in place: Implications for housing and community development
Published on February 7, 2017
With an expanding older population, communities and caregivers will need to prepare for a growing demand for housing that is accessible and well-connected to services throughout the community. -
Choosing quality early care and education programs
Published on February 6, 2017
Parents need specific information about quality when choosing early care and education programs. -
Recent events provide renewed opportunities to ensure the safety of American Muslim youth
Published on February 2, 2017
There are several actions adults can take to help Muslim young people feel safe, valued and affirmed -
Ways to communicate love to your child
Published on January 26, 2017
Showing your child that they're loved and valued from time to time is an important way to bond. -
Authoritative parenting style
Published on January 19, 2017
These parents carefully define limits for children, are good role models and praise children for their efforts. -
Permissive parenting style
Published on January 19, 2017
This is the parent who is afraid to set limits on children or believes a child has to be true to his or her own nature. -
Overprotective parenting style
Published on January 19, 2017
The overprotective parent wants to protect their children from harm, hurt and pain, unhappiness, bad experiences and rejection, hurt feelings, failure and disappointments. -
Authoritarian parenting style
Published on January 19, 2017
This is the "because I told you so" parent who is likely to degrade a child and ignore the child’s point of view. -
Help young people interrupt and prevent homophobic name-calling and harassment
Published on January 19, 2017
Many strategies can help prevent behaviors that target youth based on sexual orientation, gender and gender expression. -
Report identifies good and bad news related to school experiences of LGBTQ youth
Published on January 19, 2017
While the rates of homophobic behaviors in schools are declining, the high levels jeopardize the safety of many young people.