Most of us think about childhood as the time when our personality develops and grows. It’s no wonder—a lot does happen in those early years. However, what if I told you that we actually continue to ...

The Assembly passed bill S2928, establishing a task force to study closure plans of state developmental centers. Only Assemblyman John DiMaio voted no. The bill had passed the Senate 39-0. The bill ...

The first time I went to Jean Illsley Clarke's home to work on a project I sat down with her and several others at her dining room table. Jean is the author of the classic parenting books Self-Esteem: ...

There are predictable “tasks” or processes that are associated with healthy adolescent development, depending on the adolescent phase. As adolescents progress through developmental phases and tasks, ...