Resources for parenting- articles, videos, and reflections
SPY and Sunday School this year will be spending a lot of time talking about identity- who are we and who do we want to be, and especially what does it mean that we are part of this faith community as it relates to who we are? We’ll ask some of these questions head -on, and we will get at some of these by exploring some Biblical characters and watching their identities and characters change as they interact with their creator and a faith community. To start our year though, here are some articles and videos discussing the basics of adolescence and identity formation.
Identity resources: Good article on teenage identity process- click HERE
Video on Eric Erikson’s stages of identity throughout life : click HERE
Teen specific stage of pyscho-social development-Identity formation: click HERE
Video on Dr. James Marcia’s theory of Identity Development: click HERE
Introduction to Psychology chapter “Adolescence: Developing Independence and Identity”: click HERE
Social Media Articles
Good short article on Social Media “Challenges” and why they have so much influence. click HERE
Social Media’s influence on mental health and identity formation: click HERE
Good perspective from young women on how to best navigate Instagram for teenage girls in particular: HERE
“This American Life” radio show by Ira Glass on “Finding The Self in Selfie” Note there is a “bleeped” version that removes profanity : FOUND HERE
Mental Health and Brain Biology
Article on Pediatrician’s concern for current state of Children and Teen Mental Health; CLICK HERE
Ways that Social Media uses dopamine to its advantage: CLICK HERE
Psychology and Social Media: CLICK HERE
How the Pandemic has affected teens and Mental Heath: CLICK HERE
“Three Signs Your Teen Needs Therapy” CLICK HERE
Canterbury Counseling through Christ Church/the Episcopal Churches of Upstate SC: Click HERE
Dealing with Teen Moods
Is your teen moody and taking it out on you? Don’t feel alone : CLICK HERE
How does the teen brain grow and what that means for decision making: CLICK HERE
Good Housekeeping article on managing Teen Anger: CLICK HERE
Teens and Anxiety: CLICK HERE
Teenage girls and anxiety tips: CLICK HERE
Faith Resources
A 2020 comprehensive study on today’s teens and their religious beliefs- spoiler alert: parents have huge influence! CLICK HERE
When your teen questions going to church: CLICK HERE
Good article on parenting and faith in the teenage years: CLICK HERE
Podcast on teenagers, anxiety, and faith :CLICK HERE
Youth and Schooling post pandemic
Good article about school and resiliency messaging: CLICK HERE
Students are behind due to covid, especially in math: ARTICLE HERE
10 Self Care Tips for Parents (You need to be healthy too!) CLICK HERE
Video resources from VirtualSC Schools (Test prep, studying, etc): CLICK HERE
Learning Hubs help catch students back up: CLICK HERE
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