Thriving Teens

Optimism

How Toxic Positivity Can Affect Your Child

Adam A. Rogers Ph.D. on March 8, 2022

Positivity and optimism are good qualities, but they should not interfere with our opportunity to teach children valuable lessons about handling hard emotions.

Positivity and optimism are good qualities, but they should not interfere with our opportunity to teach children valuable lessons about handling hard emotions.

Media

How Stereotypic Portrayals of Manhood Disadvantage Our Boys

Adam A. Rogers Ph.D. on January 18, 2022

Masculinity isn't toxic, but many familiar portrayals of manhood are. Here are some suggestions for helping your boy navigate stereotypes about masculinity.

Masculinity isn't toxic, but many familiar portrayals of manhood are. Here are some suggestions for helping your boy navigate stereotypes about masculinity.

Sex

3 Ways Parents and Teens Can Have More Productive Talks About Sex

Adam A. Rogers Ph.D. on October 29, 2021

When should parents begin regular conversations about sex with their teens? The answer is likely right now.

When should parents begin regular conversations about sex with their teens? The answer is likely right now.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Teens' Experiences in the Age of COVID-19

Adam A. Rogers Ph.D. on September 14, 2020

If given the choice, would you be 17 again? What if you had to do it in the year 2020?

If given the choice, would you be 17 again? What if you had to do it in the year 2020?

Bias

Sexism and School

Adam A. Rogers Ph.D. on April 16, 2020

We must foster learning environments that allow youth to pursue academic interests that resonate with them rather than stereotypic expectations.

We must foster learning environments that allow youth to pursue academic interests that resonate with them rather than stereotypic expectations.