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Does your child enjoy singing? Are they an avid reader or good at math? Are they athletic? Do they have a desire to cultivate a specific skill? Noticing your child’s strengths and interests may give you insight into how you can foster their love of learning and increase academic success.

Starting a new school year can bring excitement—and stress. Whether you're a student or a parent, these five tips from Uncle Matt offer simple, meaningful ways to approach the year with greater confidence.

Stress is normal. But with the right tools, it doesn’t have to control your experience.

This post is based on Uncle Matt’s video, “5 Surefire Tips for Managing Back to School Stress and Anxiety.”
You can watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zOz3sqvsuk

School stress is real—but manageable.
These tips, adapted from Dr. Jubbal’s expert advice, help teens and parents navigate pressure with more confidence and calm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5tGcVJrxA0

Does your child enjoy singing? Are they an avid reader or good at math? Are they athletic? Do they have a desire to cultivate a specific skill? Noticing your child’s strengths and interests may give you insight into how you can foster their love of learning and increase academic success.

Do you want your child to be more excited about school? More curious, confident, and motivated to learn on their own? This month, we’re exploring practical ways to foster a love of learning in your teen—at home, at school, and everywhere in between. Stay tuned for helpful ideas to spark curiosity, build confidence, and encourage lifelong learning.

Goal setting is a central part of effective leadership. Have you ever heard of SMART goals? While there are many ways to approach goal setting, this is one strategy teens can use to strengthen their lead

If you want to learn more about SMART goals, here is a great resource: https://youtu.be/yA53yhiOe04

Growth mindset or fixed mindset? The difference shapes how we lead, learn, and grow. When we develop a growth mindset, we view challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.

Watch this video to learn more about what it means to have a growth mindset: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/n-V2tKFpurI?feature=share

Strong leaders are trustworthy! Here are two ways parents can support their teen in building this trait.

Learn more here about helping your teen to be trustworthy: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2011.09.006

As you assist your teen in the development of leadership skills, this can strengthen their confidence and ability to connect with others. Here are a few practical things you can do to help your teen foster leadership skills!

Join us during the month of July to learn more about leadership skill development for your teen!

Wishing you a joyful and safe 4th of July! 🇺🇸
To all the incredible families who participate with Project ADEPT— may today be full of connection, laughter, and meaningful memories.
Whether you're celebrating with fireworks or quiet moments at home, we hope you feel proud, free, and surrounded by love.

Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

Part of managing loneliness involves learning how to have a higher self-worth and independence. Studies have found that those who feel lonely typically have a lower self-esteem. The inverse could also be true— those with higher self-esteem typically feel less lonely.

In order to build self esteem, we need to focus on self-compassion rather than being too hard on ourselves, engage in positive self-talk, and challenge negative beliefs about ourselves. Teach these concepts to your teens, and remember, we lead by example.