Tag: Adolescence

Dr. Harold Behr, a retired child psychiatrist, highlights that the current wave of student protests surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on university campuses reflects the adolescent need for certainty and belonging.
In this personal reflection, a rabbi discusses how their students give them hope for the future.
The new movie adaptation of Judy Blume's classic novel "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret" explores the spiritual journey of its protagonist, Margaret, in addition to her experiences of puberty and middle school.
The Bahai religion, founded in the mid-19th century, focuses on the unity of all humanity and the belief that all religions come from one God.
The text follows the lives of two teenagers, Daphne and David, as they navigate their aspirations, dreams, and challenges.
This personal essay reflects on the author's experience with her father's disappearance and subsequent death, as well as their shared connection to baseball.
Kate Spade, the iconic designer known for her chic and colorful handbags, passed away at 55 in an apparent suicide, leaving a profound impact on those who grew up with her brand as a status symbol in the late 90s and early 2000s.
The author recounts her transformative experience at a Reform Jewish summer camp in 1988, where she initially felt awkward and self-conscious but was profoundly influenced by the Israeli visitors who exuded confidence and sensuality, challenging her perspective on body image and self-acceptance.
In "The Blessings of a B Minus," psychologist Wendy Mogel advises parents to delay conversations about college with their teens until 11th grade and focus on building trust in God (bitachon) and self-reliance instead of solely on academic achievements.