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Love and Support from Caring Adults During Adolescence
February 27, 2026
In this blog post, we explore the importance of loving and supportive relationships with adults during adolescence, and discuss the…
CDA Founding Director Ron Dahl on the Getting Smart Podcast Episode, “Why is Adolescence a Powerful Time for Growth, Agency, and Mattering?”
November 5, 2025
In a new Getting Smart Podcast episode hosted by Tom Vander Ark, Adaptivity podcast host and CDA founding director Ron…
Inside the Adolescent Brain: The Impact of Friendships & Diversity
September 8, 2025
Participants of the 2025 Summer Research Boot Camp explored the reasons why adolescent friendships are powerful for identity development. In…
Developing a Positive Racial and Ethnic Identity During Adolescence Can Support Healthy Mental and Physical Development and Academic Achievement
August 12, 2025
This spotlight provides insights into how creating a positive sense of self and belonging during adolescence, which includes growing our identity as part of a particular racial as well as ethnic group, can support healthy development.
How the Science of Contribution Can Inform Community Programs
August 5, 2025
During adolescence, the ages of 10 to 25, immense physical and cognitive growth expands our ability to understand, support, and…
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