A young man from Minnesota, Zach Sobiech, died of bone cancer on May 20, at the age of 18. Zach spent his last days living his dreams. A composer, one of his songs, “Clouds,” went viral and became the top download on iTunes. His story, produced by new media company SoulPancake, is the definition of inspirational.
Third Culture Kids, Revised Edition examines the nature of the TCK experience and its effect on maturing, developing a sense of identity and adjusting to one's "passport country" upon return. For many third culture kids, this book will be their first opportunity to discover that they share a common heritage with countless others around the world.
The research described in this brief article reminds us of the important role that family climate plays in the well-being of children and adolescents.
from 2012 NCFR Annual Conference
#
416
10:45 am - Noon | All posters are in the Atrium. For the Poster Symposium, at 11:30 am, those who wish to discuss posters 416-01 through 416-02 will move to the Curtis A Room.
POSTER SYMPOSIUM: Health Issues. POSTER TOPICS: Therapy/Counseling; Substance Abuse/Addictions; Challenges of Parents and Adolescents; Challenges of Young Adults
from 2012 NCFR Annual Conference
#
401
9:00 am - 10:30 am | All posters are in the Atrium. For the Poster Symposium, at 10:00 am, those who wish to discuss posters 401-01 through 401-03 will move to the Curtis A Room.
POSTER SYMPOSIUM: Health Literacy and Families. POSTER TOPICS: Adolescence; Children: Development/Socialization; Financial and Work Stressors; Defining Family - Homeless Adults; Family Life Education
POSTER TOPICS: Spirituality, Religion and Families; Health Issues; Aging, Gerontology, and Caregiving; Death and Dying; Domestic and Family Violence; Curriculum Building; Useful Family Resources
In this 1949 short film, siblings Don and Sue learn the importance of good grooming! As with many of these films, they can be archaic and unintentionally funny at times. One piece of advice offered is "Sue avoids red nail polish since it would draw attention to her stubby hands." Still, there is a lot of guidance that is still relevant. Enjoy!
In this ninth edition of Adolescence, Laurence Steinberg continues to utilize an effective combination of a friendly writing style, thorough research, and a contextual approach that emphasizes adolescence in contemporary society. The text's careful organization ensures maximum teaching flexibility that allows the chapters to work together to be covered in sequence or to stand alone. Ethnicity and minority issues are thoroughly discussed in a way that enables students to see how the adolescent experience is shaped by class and culture. The strong pedagogical framework helps students organize and integrate material. Thoroughly updated to reflect current findings in the field of adolescent development, Adolescence is based on solid research and theory, yet it has a distinctively "real world" feel that emphasizes the reality of being an adolescent in today's society.
