Activities of daily livingLife skillsWith advances in health care, an increasing number of youth with physical disabilities are surviving into adulthood. For youth to reach their full potential, a number of critical life skills must be learned. Specific learning opportunities are important as youth ...
Astudy published by the American Public Health Associationfound that the “soft skills” demonstrated by social competence were more predictive of long-term success in adulthood than early academics. To ensure that students are prepared for the social and developmental requirements of kindergarten, consi...
The transition from childhood to young adulthood can be a rollercoaster for kids, and when your home is full of raging hormones, it can be hard to keep your cool. But there are ways to smooth this rocky road. ‘I see a lot of parents who are very worried about their teenager, feeling...
Textbooks, new clothes, fees for school-related activities also represent significant back-to-school expenses for many families. For families with students who are off to college, they will need to budget for the costs of transportation to and from college, living expenses either on or off campu...
How Are We Preparing Students With Emotional Disturbances for the Transition to Young Adulthood?Findings From the National Longitudinal Transition Study—2 (2006). How are we preparing students with emotional disturbances for the transition to young adult- hood?: Findings from the national longitudinal...
Preparing for Life: The Critical Transition of Adolescence Discusses recent events that have drastically changed the experience of adolescence (e.g., confusion about adult roles and difficulty in foreseeing the future, erosion of family and social support networks) and describes the activities o......
For new teen drivers, it is one of the first major milestones as they transition into adulthood. Learning to be a confident and defensive driver is an important life skill. Parents of new drivers need to feel comfortable that their child is well prepared to become a responsible member of the...
Of course, you will still want to help promote their development and growth into adulthood, even though you may have less frequent and direct contact with them. Do remember and understand that college is a time for intellectual, career, and personal development. It is not unusual for students...
Ultimately, as children progress into adulthood they will make their own choices about relationships; however, by providing healthy role models, encouragement, and support, youth will have the framework necessary to develop a healthy and lasting marriage....
My own children are nearing adulthood, and I am beginning to comprehend the depth of the grief I would feel if one of them lived across an ocean. I don’t want to minimize the engulfing sorrow I would experience if I had to watch my grandchildren grow up over Zoom calls. The sacrifice...