January 22, 2026 - Fausto Lopez finished high school, got an associate degree and applied to attend a four-year college - all while inside juvenile detention. According to the National Crime ...

Parents ask this question all the time: "I can see my kid struggling, so how do I help without enabling them?" It's a fair concern. Most parents swing between two extremes. Some push too hard, ...

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Millions of American teens are struggling with mental health challenges, including anxiety, loneliness and suicidal thoughts. Coaches are uniquely positioned to support youth mental health by ...

As the first day of school approaches, many children feel nervous about going back to class. For little ones starting preschool for the first time, the transition to school can seem even more daunting ...

What resources do you find helpful when you’re struggling? In the wake of the pandemic, a series of federal grants brought me into Milwaukee Public Schools to support children’s well-being and ...